Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. GodOfWaristrash
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This game is AMZING. One of the best games of all time. These people are insane who are lowing the review score. Screw them
  2. Eldenringrules
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This game is skyrim for a new generation, it deserves all the praise it has gotten so far.
  3. Hinkonar
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    The best game of all time, amazing graphics fun and intuitive combat and extremely entertaining combat
  4. Failos
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Great game. One of the best i've played! Can't wait for Dlc it's going to be really fun!
  5. Morales12
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the ideal RPG I thought I would never have the honor to play until now with the world and many opportunities you can take advantage of, 11/10 in short Elden Ring definitely deserves the award for GOTY (Game of the Year)
  6. Yurilover123
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, love everything about, the visuals, the soundtrack, the gameplay. More FROM please!
  7. Roxaskun
    Dec 16, 2022
    0
    É mais um dark souls só que com mundo aberto e um cavalo, não merecia ganhar o goty,e os gráficos são antigos,e também está no Xbox,um motivo também de eu não gostar
  8. ReptileSticks
    Dec 29, 2022
    3
    Pretty boring Characters lacks of movements , just roll for dodge lightyear fast bosses No rewards for kill those high difficult enemies
    No story If you understand stats you got a point to continue playing
    Not recommend this for people
  9. erik1909hp
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    This **** doesn't have English version in Asia
    I don't speak Chinese
    Update English version please
  10. Pumphuek
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    No english language for Elden Ring in Asia zone .
  11. jackhon
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    For a start, a large swathe of players bought on Asia thinking it's in English but then it's only in Chinese and you find out after downloading it on PSN and so you are stuck unable to play or refund the game... so yeah. Known for almost a year and continue to scam people with the same gig.
  12. Relacc
    Jan 6, 2023
    0
    GOW RAGNARÖK İS BETTER MUST HAVE GRAPHİCS MUST HAVE GAMEPLAY MUST HAVE A CHARACTER DİOLOGE
  13. OnSurfari
    Jul 31, 2023
    4
    No, just no. If this is the direction developers are taking it's a sad future.

    If you were to say this is a 10, subtract 1 from the horrendous controls. You are constantly fighting the camera, even with all the "assist" options disabled. This engine is showing its age. Constant micro stutters where the camera is moving just a little bit in the opposite direction you are attempting to    No, just no. If this is the direction developers are taking it's a sad future.

    If you were to say this is a 10, subtract 1 from the horrendous controls. You are constantly fighting the camera, even with all the "assist" options disabled. This engine is showing its age. Constant micro stutters where the camera is moving just a little bit in the opposite direction you are attempting to look.

    Subtract another 2 points for the control scheme, OMG. It's terrible. You want to switch to your bow, then back to your sword. Plan on performing a button combo as if you're playing street fighter. I would describe it as the developers just kept adding things to press and got lazy with the ergonomics. Just trying to swap out a weapon or cast a spell breaks immersion because you have to do mental gymnastics with the buttons, on top of reacting to boss fight mechanics. Just terrible.

    Subtract another 2 points for story direction. The developers get George R. R. Martin to assist. Now this one pissed me off, the marketing sold this as a story, "we got the mastermind behind game of thrones to write the story". But then they don't tell you anything, you have wander around aimlessly to discover the "story". Imagine paying for what you're told is a movie only to discover there was no director. Just a bunch of actors wandering around aimlessly. You'd walk out of the theater and demand a refund.

    I'm done with this review, there's so much more that was annoying and immersion breaking. The game is hard, as expected, but the thing that draws you into a story and immerses you into the gameplay is not there. It's a slap in the face to read and watch people praise this as the "bar" for game development. You want a fun game to play, immersive and with an amazing story...Red Dead Redemption 2, that's the bar. Not Elden Ring.    … Expand
  14. Strifefair600
    Jan 15, 2023
    9
    This game is big it’s like Dark souls 1 2 and 3 combined I love this game but would I recommend this to a soulsbourne newcomer maybe this game is hard just like the other games I would recommend dark souls 3 to a newcomer but elden ring is actually a kinda good beginner souls game because it’s open world so you can move away from anything but dark souls 3 has an easier difficulty so bothThis game is big it’s like Dark souls 1 2 and 3 combined I love this game but would I recommend this to a soulsbourne newcomer maybe this game is hard just like the other games I would recommend dark souls 3 to a newcomer but elden ring is actually a kinda good beginner souls game because it’s open world so you can move away from anything but dark souls 3 has an easier difficulty so both are great soulsbourne games for beginners depending on what you’re looking for… Expand
  15. Poioso
    Jan 23, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the bests games i ever played. You Will lost yourself in this giant world where everyplace you go, theres something to do… Expand
  16. Mogmog000
    Jan 24, 2023
    0
    The map is too big & there is no mini-map.
    Enemies are too strong and the game is unbalanced.
    The worldview is plain and unattractive, and there are many similar places.
  17. ABDLH45
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GREAT GAME HAVE EVER MADE IN THE HISTORY THE STORY IS TOO HARD TO EXPLAIN BUT IT THE BEST STORY HAVE CREATED FROM STUDIO FROMSOFTWARE THE GAMEPLAY IT'S TOO BEUTIFULL AND VERY cool… Expand
  18. BOMACKILLER
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This game is so awesome nothing come close to this masterpiece no season pass no extras monetization bs lots of content literally elden ring deserves every award period this should be the Norm in gaming I love this game I still play even after I platinum this masterpiece gaming industry should take notes
  19. Datarix
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    It's a 10/10 game. I come from playing previous From Software installments and the Freedom they give you is excellent. Haven't you got the medallion to go to Leyndell? Well, take a look at the map and you will find a mine where you can pass without resorting to the medallion. This is really an open world with a lot of content in every corner. An open world that you decide if you finishIt's a 10/10 game. I come from playing previous From Software installments and the Freedom they give you is excellent. Haven't you got the medallion to go to Leyndell? Well, take a look at the map and you will find a mine where you can pass without resorting to the medallion. This is really an open world with a lot of content in every corner. An open world that you decide if you finish someone's story or not. Apart from the fact that an improvement in performance has been noticed, I could not run it properly with my previous graphics card. Now I can run it to spare. I've already had +300 hours and the game continues to make me fall in love. I find details that I hadn't found on my first trip. Going discovering the lore that for many is a nuisance, intrigues me more and more. Without a doubt my favorite game of 2022 and possibly the one I play the most in 2023… Expand
  20. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    My review on PS4 is similar to me, it's better here but no change in experience in this case
  21. WilliamtwoTime
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    This is in my opinion the best souls like. The gameplay is amazing, the graphics is beautiful, and I also love the newer update with the pop arena.
  22. Inen
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This game is literally up there with Zelda, BOTW and Witcher 3.
    And the biggest compliment I can give to this game is: I have beaten this game 3 times.
    PONS: • Great story (but not the best) • Addicting combat • HUGE open-world • Full of content • Amazing Boss-Design • Breathtaking visuals • So much replay value • Vast variety of weapons and builds CONS: • The bosses Post-Game feel a lot    This game is literally up there with Zelda, BOTW and Witcher 3.
    And the biggest compliment I can give to this game is: I have beaten this game 3 times.
    PONS:
    • Great story (but not the best)
    • Addicting combat
    • HUGE open-world
    • Full of content
    • Amazing Boss-Design
    • Breathtaking visuals
    • So much replay value • Vast variety of weapons and builds
    CONS:
    • The bosses Post-Game feel a lot harder than usual (for example Malenia)

    This game absolutely deserved GOTY 2022    … Expand
  23. Peacfulinvader
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Honestly one of the best games I've played even in invasions not fighting is an option, a weird one, but an option. bosses are fun and are genuine, the experience of beating a hard boss after tons and tons of attempts can not be given by any game. A must play
  24. BIissfulGamer
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. The graphics are nice, the gameplay, the difficulty, the consistency. Some of these negative reviews are so stupid. You se people saying that well "Oh the game is too hard 0/10" Well then shame on you for spending your money on a game you obviously researched nothing about! Also people will complain if a game changes it up too much and is inconsistent then whenAbsolutely amazing game. The graphics are nice, the gameplay, the difficulty, the consistency. Some of these negative reviews are so stupid. You se people saying that well "Oh the game is too hard 0/10" Well then shame on you for spending your money on a game you obviously researched nothing about! Also people will complain if a game changes it up too much and is inconsistent then when they find a consistent game say the exact opposite. Also people who seem to obviously not know this is soulsborne due to doing absolutely no research pick on it for primary features of soulsbornes. People are mad that the game isn't insanely linear and just assume there is absolutely no story instead of actually putting in the effort to uncover it. Again, people complain that it's hard. People say that the game is empty which doesn't make sense because there are enemies and dungeons everywhere. I guess they are just mad that it's not like the mainstream games where it's brimming with random NPCs instead of brimming with challenges. I also see people call the graphics awful and I'm like "Are you sure you're reviewing the right game?" People will also say this game is a ripoff of the previous soulsgames. That's the whole damn point. Elden Ring was created to perfect the souls formula not recreate it. People also say this is a downgrade which is strange considering I quite clearly recall the Demon Souls, the progenitor of the souls formula to be the first of it's kind. But mostly it's just because of people raging because of a skill issue. Another thing is this game isn't for casuals. Fromsoftware will NEVER add a difficulty system because the whole point is to get good as a gamer. YOU should've been aware of that before you decided to play this game. The idea is that no matter how good you are they want you to get good at the game. To grow. That is the purpose of Soulsbornes. To grow as a gamer. And I'm already callin' yall haters out because I know this review is controversial.… Expand
  25. Milough
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    The user scores for this game are a **** joke. All of the 0s here are from angry gamers that walked in expecting a watered-down open world with forgettable, one-dimensional plot points and characters and simple cut and dry storytelling. This game is not that. If you’ve played any of the dark souls, you know a little bit of what to expect. The lore/story is never explained directly; insteadThe user scores for this game are a **** joke. All of the 0s here are from angry gamers that walked in expecting a watered-down open world with forgettable, one-dimensional plot points and characters and simple cut and dry storytelling. This game is not that. If you’ve played any of the dark souls, you know a little bit of what to expect. The lore/story is never explained directly; instead the enemies and NPCs you encounter all contain a little of the narrative, like little story biscuits that you have to digest in your own way, and absorb the overall narrative through item descriptions and short exposé. It’s a different method of game design to be sure, but just because your brain is too small to appreciate it doesn’t mean it’s bad. Not every game has to be AC Valhalla or Far Cry 5. The combat is brutal, sure, but that’s the point. You have to find a way to overcome challenging enemies. The world is varied and absolutely massive to explore, sometimes the long cave with the vicious mini-boss doesn’t yield worthwhile loot, but the real loot is the triumph itself. This experience isn’t exactly for everybody, but to say that it’s a 0/10 is extremely dishonest. Even if it’s not your cup of tea, it has to be at least a 5.… Expand
  26. JoshPetrie
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    This was the first soulsborne game that I played and I got so addicted to it that I didn't play any other game for months, and almost completed it 3 times. From memory, after 2 playthroughs I had poured 260+ hours into the game. My only complaint is that, because I became so addicted to it, I never want to play it again - 9/10.
  27. Airton_p
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Obra de arte, simplesmente incrível. Um mundo com uma complexidade insana, uma aventura inesquecivel
  28. NoBrokenGames
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    Hands down one of the best RPGs, maybe even the best souls-like, I´ve ever played. Even when you think, that you explored every corner of the lands between, you might get surprised by several hidden paths, walls and dialogues while hitting the 300+ hours playtime. Really excited for the DLC!
  29. MrMSJ
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    I m a hardcoe player as long time ago. Elden ring isn't really hard game . But fi you want to be a souls player .this game is nice
  30. PlayerEight
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    Buyer beware: if you have no experience with this genre whatsoever nor enjoy games that give you the keys to figure it out, you won't enjoy this game, maybe at all. Luckily, there are ample walkthrough and build guides to help you out (FightingCowboy and Fextralife are true heroes). It's worth checking them out.

    This is truly a masterpiece of a video game and one of the best open worlds    Buyer beware: if you have no experience with this genre whatsoever nor enjoy games that give you the keys to figure it out, you won't enjoy this game, maybe at all. Luckily, there are ample walkthrough and build guides to help you out (FightingCowboy and Fextralife are true heroes). It's worth checking them out.

    This is truly a masterpiece of a video game and one of the best open worlds you'll find around. From art direction to combat to player option, The Lands Between is your oyster. All things surrounding the story, gameplay, side missions and pacing are perfect.

    My only knock on this otherwise perfect experience is anything dealing with online play (co-op, duels, arenas) is a serious headache that isn't at all seamless. It would have been nice to play with a friend who was struggling or is new to Souls and not spend additional time trying to summon or gathering Erdleaf flowers to simply link up. For 2023 standards, it's a below average multiplayer experience. Also take into account current gen loading time discrepancies steep if two people aren't on the 5/X. Unfortunately, it's noticeable enough to dock an entire point.    … Expand
  31. THEDUDE93
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    Amazing!! Took me a lot Hours to get the Platin Trophy but its worth. Cool and Big open World. Crazy Magic Spells and Crazy NPCs
  32. LLUUIISS
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    Unglaubliches Spiel!
    Perfekte Umsetzung von einem klassischem Souls-Spiel zu einer kompletten Open-World.
    Einziger kleiner Kritikpunkt:
    Das Spiel hat so viel Umfang, dass es mir irgendwann fast zu viel wurde.
  33. Jabranezer
    Mar 25, 2023
    0
    Random game lacking story and objectives. Waste of time and money. The graphics are ok, the game play isnt fluid. Its made for people without sense of time and do not bother spending 10 hours roaming for nothing
  34. SamSaurus11
    Mar 27, 2023
    10
    The definitive From Software title.

    From have managed to take everything they've learned from all the games they've produced and refine it into a single experience well beyond my wildest expectations. My only grievance with this game was the poor PvP balancing early in it's release year. Other than that, this is one of the greatest games of all time, I'm extremely glad it won game    The definitive From Software title.

    From have managed to take everything they've learned from all the games they've produced and refine it into a single experience well beyond my wildest expectations.

    My only grievance with this game was the poor PvP balancing early in it's release year.

    Other than that, this is one of the greatest games of all time, I'm extremely glad it won game of the year.    … Expand
  35. Zvone13
    Apr 1, 2023
    0
    Souls game with 0 story. When you drop in a game you dont know were to go or what to do. So 1 strike could kill you...
    Must watch youtube to know what to do step by step...
    Hate souls games...
  36. BigFloopa0
    Mar 30, 2023
    10
    elden ring is a very good game, I would say one of the best that has ever existed
    yes it can be a difficult game but that does not mean it is bad, it is a game that tests you, if you get frustrated try it again until you succeed I highly recommend it
    (don't listen to people who say it's bad because it's hard)

    thanks for reading
  37. JH_Money
    Apr 17, 2023
    9
    A very fun souls game set in the open world area of the lands between. There is a lot of content in this amazing game including a 36 side questlines 6 known endings and a large variety of bosses, landscapes and weapons. My main issue with this game is that it wasn't longer as if you don't do any optional content the game is very short with only a few mandatory bosses, but i think this isA very fun souls game set in the open world area of the lands between. There is a lot of content in this amazing game including a 36 side questlines 6 known endings and a large variety of bosses, landscapes and weapons. My main issue with this game is that it wasn't longer as if you don't do any optional content the game is very short with only a few mandatory bosses, but i think this is balanced out by the increasing level of the bosses which requires you to do a little bit of exploration and grinding. Also exploration is awarded by weapons, lore and more content. There is also arguments saying that the game of the year is undeserved but i disagree with this statement as even though i agree that god of war: Ragnarök was amazing, elden ring surpassed in combat, exploration and storytelling.… Expand
  38. Davh
    May 15, 2023
    2
    Look lika a dark soul game, just with a better graphic, gameplay is the same as the old dark soul i don't like this type of recycling
  39. Mr_99
    Apr 30, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The world looks so beautiful, every character design looks awesome. And does anyone wanna tell me why game industries make open world games so **** great. But if i am going to be completely honest the combat really felt slow, i usally like games way more linear.… Expand
  40. Nico123456
    May 11, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tiene un buen mundo abierto, pero no me da ganas de explorar si cada enemigo que me encuentro me mata de un golpe… Expand
  41. brain123
    May 13, 2023
    0
    Outdated graphics with Unbalance game with terrible controls doesn't make it hard, the game is frustrating.
  42. Flatley88
    May 14, 2023
    0
    Boring, repetitive, overrated. Big world but empty. Dark souls 3 felt a ton better that this.
  43. Igao-bonito
    May 15, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very difficult, great story, great npcs quests, very good bosses and it's great and deserved game of the year but it's unnecessarily difficult… Expand
  44. emrakul11
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    As fan of from software i can say i am little dissapointed of elden ring. I admit the open world is one of the best i ever played, but i think they rushed badly after the capital, where a 9 game become a 5 game. Anyway i know from software will master this formula for the next game.
  45. JosephKry
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The Best Game I Ever Played in 30 years of gaming.
    Period.
    Can't wait to ER2.
  46. Babajaga88
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Truly masterpiece with few minimal issue, imho. Best OW with RDR2 and Zelda TotK
  47. Catombomb
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    what can i say, i have had weeks of fun with this game and every time i turn it on i discover something new in the world
  48. Jangotat
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    I have been a fan of FromSoftwares Soulsbourne games for a comparatively short time, around 5-6 years. This being said Elden Ring blew it out of the park for me. There was a great deal of hype surrounding its release, I don't know why but it just didn't seem interesting to me. When I gave it a shot I was addicted. I sat in my tiny dorm room transported to a wonderfully dark and interestingI have been a fan of FromSoftwares Soulsbourne games for a comparatively short time, around 5-6 years. This being said Elden Ring blew it out of the park for me. There was a great deal of hype surrounding its release, I don't know why but it just didn't seem interesting to me. When I gave it a shot I was addicted. I sat in my tiny dorm room transported to a wonderfully dark and interesting world that I was entirely not ready for. As I sing praises for this game there is something criminal that plagues it. A certain area you are transported to near the end of the game contains three bosses "which I know of". One of them (technically two) is the worst boss in the game, relying on unfair mechanics to punish solo players and people who do not use tear summons. The other two are incredibly hard, but also incredibly fun. However, I have noticed as I reached around NG+7 that the first and last boss have become devoid of meaning, only existing to haunt my desire to get back onto the game. The second boss within the area is a hidden gem though, quite literally. This area and the boss that redates it are the only reasons this game isn't a 10/10 though. I highly recommend you play this game.… Expand
  49. MPK92
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    The zenith (so far) of fantasy adventure in games. No other game has come closer to achieving that raw sense of exploration and adventure in a fantasy setting. Incredible world to discover. New wonders around every corner. An amazing achievement in terms of open world game design. Great build variety. Finely tuned combat from Fromsoft's previous games. Great art direction and music. GreatThe zenith (so far) of fantasy adventure in games. No other game has come closer to achieving that raw sense of exploration and adventure in a fantasy setting. Incredible world to discover. New wonders around every corner. An amazing achievement in terms of open world game design. Great build variety. Finely tuned combat from Fromsoft's previous games. Great art direction and music. Great boss fights. Interesting narrative and lore. This is Fromsoft's ultimate culmination of their past 10 years. This is a special generational game.… Expand
  50. Obi-Jones
    Mar 27, 2023
    6
    I just can't get on with Elden Ring. Not sure the soul's formula really works as an open world game. It's also a technical mess on PS5 (over a year since launch). Bloodbourne was the high point of this genre for me. I keep going back the Elden Ring and I just don't see why this is as highly rated as it is.
  51. hobodave
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Best game I’ve played in ages. Loved every brutal moment of it. Caelid was so unsettling.
  52. drlowdon
    May 1, 2022
    9
    Over the past decade FromSoftware have built a reputation as one of the most reliable developers around, and they’ve continued that form with The Elden Ring.

    In gameplay terms it retains much of the formula laid down by previous Dark Souls titles with players developing their characters to use melee weapons, magic or a mixture of both. The game is punishing, and it’s very easy to die,    Over the past decade FromSoftware have built a reputation as one of the most reliable developers around, and they’ve continued that form with The Elden Ring.

    In gameplay terms it retains much of the formula laid down by previous Dark Souls titles with players developing their characters to use melee weapons, magic or a mixture of both. The game is punishing, and it’s very easy to die, but the combat is incredibly satisfying and rarely feels unfair, especially since checkpoints are found more frequently than before.

    The biggest change is that, for the first time, FromSoftware have created a true open world. There was a concern that this could be to the games detriment, as the intricate world design has always been a huge part of what made their games so great, but “The Lands Between” are just incredible to explore. Unlike so many other games in the genre there isn’t an endless list of quests to complete, or icons to make your way towards, instead players are left to find the world’s secrets for themselves. And there are secrets to be found everywhere!

    If I was going to point out one negative it’d be the fact that many of the dungeons/catacombs play a little too similar, but that is just a small nitpick in what is a truly amazing game.    … Expand
  53. zkalra
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    Ethereal game with the best world design i've ever seen. A work of deep passion where the crazy difficulty level withstanding you still want to keep coming back for more.
  54. aza113
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Dont be put off by the "not a souls veteran", it is not a pre-requisite to enjoy this game.

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

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

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

    I believe its the best RPG since diablo 2    … Expand
  55. Bigbossbalrog
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    FROMSOFT delivers yet again. Please buy this; support this company, there one of the very few good ones left.
  56. ReubenIsAGod
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    ooooh! This was my first souls game. Actually incredible. The VASTNESS of this world, the detail and the challenge is incredible! A lot of bad reviews for this game are most likely from people who haven't explored every location this game has to offer! There is actually a TONE of detail/space and setting! Limegrave is a small part of this gigantic behemoth of a video game.

    This MIGHT    ooooh! This was my first souls game. Actually incredible. The VASTNESS of this world, the detail and the challenge is incredible! A lot of bad reviews for this game are most likely from people who haven't explored every location this game has to offer! There is actually a TONE of detail/space and setting! Limegrave is a small part of this gigantic behemoth of a video game.

    This MIGHT possibly just be my new favourite game of all time...damn...    … Expand
  57. lovefromhate88
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    I do not review this a 10 lightly, i have just got the plat after almost 100 hours. This is as much of a perfect game as you can get. Obviously you can’t please everyone as people have their own tastes but this game is remarkable.

    Often when a genre evolves into something else they lose some of what made the previous games so good. Fromsoftware have managed to evolve their genre into open    I do not review this a 10 lightly, i have just got the plat after almost 100 hours. This is as much of a perfect game as you can get. Obviously you can’t please everyone as people have their own tastes but this game is remarkable.

    Often when a genre evolves into something else they lose some of what made the previous games so good. Fromsoftware have managed to evolve their genre into open world and keep everything that makes soulsbourne games amazing.

    You have all the same style lore, where you are left with only a very vague guide as to how to progress. The amount of weapons, spells, incantations and so on is incredible. Each build feels different. I played the bulk as a mage and almost all spells had a use in a certain scenario. They have made sure not to present filler spells like in previous games. I found myself trying out all of them.

    What i love about this game is people will be finding secrets for years to come. I love to see the insane secrets people discover. The only other game with that level of design is RDR2. You feel like you are in a living world. It feels like the enemies and NPC have a life when you arent on screen, like you have interrupted them. It’s difficult to explain, but it is so immersive. They have made it a little easier (save a few bosses, Malenia for example, christ she is awful). The reason i think its a tad easier is dur to openworld, you dont get log jammed in an area as you can leave and come back.

    Its actually insulting that anyone who has played Elden Ring would score it less than a 7. Even if the game is not your taste it is ridiculous to even claim this isnt a 7+ on performance alone. Shame on you review bombers. We need to appreciate and celebrate games like this. Games you can tell are made with passion by people who want to play them. 10/10    … Expand
  58. EricHarmon
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is a massive game with challenging boss fights and enemy Encounters. Like other Souls games it has a learning curve it's not a game you can just jump into and start "winning". You have to take your time and learn the game mechanics and enemy attacks and figure out how to avoid them. Also take you time to explore and find new weapons and abilities that can help you in combat. DoElden Ring is a massive game with challenging boss fights and enemy Encounters. Like other Souls games it has a learning curve it's not a game you can just jump into and start "winning". You have to take your time and learn the game mechanics and enemy attacks and figure out how to avoid them. Also take you time to explore and find new weapons and abilities that can help you in combat. Do this and you'll have a great time with Elden Ring. As it's not a game that will hold your hand.

    The game has so much to see and explore. And there's a lot of ways to customize your character to create cool builds. It provides a great challenge that feels rewarding, the world is full of interesting sights and encounters, and the combat is fun and thrilling.

    My only criticism is the Quest design and the lack of hints for finding certain npcs or completing certain objectives. I had to refer to a guide several times just to figure out where to go. While I like that there isn't much hand holding in the game I got annoyed when I missed an objective and an npc died because the game did not provide enough information. The Dark Souls Quest design does not work well here in Elden Ring because you have a huge open world as opposed to smaller interconnected levels. Which makes it less obvious of where to go.

    But despite that Elden Ring still ends up being one of the best games of 2022. And my personal top 10 games of all time. Due to the sheer amount of locations, weapons, abilities and boss encounters all that make Elden Ring an epic experience.    … Expand
  59. shundog
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    I have played videogames since the early 90s. Over the years, I’d given up hope on a mainstream title ever surpassing the games I played in my youth. However, after experiencing Elden Ring in it’s entirety, I can unequivocally say that it is my favorite game of all time. If you love soulsborne games, then you MUST play this. It IS a masterpiece. I truly cannot imagine a better game.

    As    I have played videogames since the early 90s. Over the years, I’d given up hope on a mainstream title ever surpassing the games I played in my youth. However, after experiencing Elden Ring in it’s entirety, I can unequivocally say that it is my favorite game of all time. If you love soulsborne games, then you MUST play this. It IS a masterpiece. I truly cannot imagine a better game.

    As far as the story: it is much more complete than previous Fromsoft games, likely owing to GRRM’s contributions. It is not a cinematic experience like most modern mainstream titles, it is still largely in the background, but it’s very compelling.

    Gameplay is fantastic. Melee, ranged, magic, and hybrid builds are all viable. The combat is the best of any soulsborne game. Boss fights are challenging, but fair. My only criticism is that several boss fights seem to be designed with the intent that you use a spirit summon. Which is ok, but I feel like spirits trivialize a lot of the content. Re-used bosses do not bother me. In fact, I think it’s neat to fight a boss again after you’ve leveled and augmented your build. With the amount of content this game gives, roughly 80-100 hours, I think such a criticism is completely bogus. The open world design is the best I’ve experienced in any title. It is detailed and nuanced. There is a great deal of verticality in the terrain which makes exploring non-trivial even after you’ve discovered the map for a location. There are also many hidden dungeons, locations, and secrets. On my first play through, I attempted a 100% run (without a guide), going over every area multiple times, and I still missed some content. In my opinion, the low reviews are either from the casual crowd who aren’t used to the difficulty, or fake paid reviews to bash the game. Yes this game is challenging, but I find it is the easiest soulsborne game to date. The difficulty in this game is tuned very well. It is not unfair nor tedious. It doesn’t hold your hand, which most gamers are probably used to, but that is what makes the game feel rewarding. 10/10    … Expand
  60. RockyTheCat
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Fromsoftware does it again! They are the best in the industry and deserve all the attention and credit they are receiving. The game is an absolute masterpiece, Miyazaki’s Magnum Opus, beautifully created world enthralling story that seems vague on the surface but gets deeper as you explore and progress through the game and read item descriptions (this has been their model for all theirFromsoftware does it again! They are the best in the industry and deserve all the attention and credit they are receiving. The game is an absolute masterpiece, Miyazaki’s Magnum Opus, beautifully created world enthralling story that seems vague on the surface but gets deeper as you explore and progress through the game and read item descriptions (this has been their model for all their games and it works wonderfully). I’ll expect and accept nothing less than Game Of The Year for this sensational game! It features a gigantic map with over a hundred hours of content in a single play through. Fromsoftware Reigns Supreme and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve been a Fan since discovering them around the time when Dark Souls 1 came out and they have never disappointed me!… Expand
  61. Redman_07
    Nov 6, 2022
    8
    I know there are many celebrating this game lime the holy grail. And i get it. I also rate things for what they want to be, and elden ring delivers big in what it want to be. There is no doubt, it is one of the best of it's genre.
    But there isn't truly a story, no, it's not too complicated, it's not too confusing for me, it's simply told in a bad way.
    Also, they still didn't balance    I know there are many celebrating this game lime the holy grail. And i get it. I also rate things for what they want to be, and elden ring delivers big in what it want to be. There is no doubt, it is one of the best of it's genre.
    But there isn't truly a story, no, it's not too complicated, it's not too confusing for me, it's simply told in a bad way.
    Also, they still didn't balance builds or even explain it very good. I spend all my ressources to max a strength weapon because i did spend most points in strenght, but the strongest weapon i can possibly have right now has a C rating in strenght.
    Very grindy if you want to try several weapons. You gotta take what you picked.
    Graphics are bad too
    For fans, it is a 9. Overall a 7. That's why I'll rate it an 8.    … Expand
  62. SebboBastian
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    first of, this is my first souls game ever. I always been interested mainly because of the art and bizarre vibe where nothing is like you think it should. But the main thing that kept me away is the degree of difficulty.
    I play a lot of games, always solo. All from big AAA to smaller indie games and I have nothing against a challenge but I am not the one that want to repeat the same boss    first of, this is my first souls game ever. I always been interested mainly because of the art and bizarre vibe where nothing is like you think it should. But the main thing that kept me away is the degree of difficulty.
    I play a lot of games, always solo. All from big AAA to smaller indie games and I have nothing against a challenge but I am not the one that want to repeat the same boss over and over and learn the exact the movement pattern like a rhythm game. I want my adventure and then move to the next one, don´t have time to become the best for a specific game when three more waiting to be played.

    But with all that said I felt that I needed to test this one and I loved it! Sure I had to level up like a madman to get through some bosses but still, I loved the exploration, to never know what strange thing waiting around the next corner. It ended up that I visited the whole damn map and probably did most things you could do. So here comes some pros and cons..

    + Few open world games can really surprise me and want me to explore. Before it was probably only zelda breath of the wild that gave me the same tension. so this is super rare. Not like all the copy paste games ala ubisoft where you know almost exactly whats up around the next corner even in a newly area.
    + the twisted art direction. Sure its not the latest high tech materials and vfx but the art direction is super unique and thats more important then shiny god of war tiled materials.
    + So much love put into areas thats not on the main story line. Areas that is super easy for the player to miss.

    - online mode. Yeah I know this is the one of the main thing about the game, but I turned it off directly. To see other players jump around,, glowing messages all over the world and so on ruined the loneliness and the vulnerability vibe, I want this to be only mine adventure. But easy fix, just turn it of. Sure, you will miss all the hints buts its up to you to explore even more now.
    - A bit flat NPC:s. Just standing there and say their lines and then not so much more. Would prefer a bit more complex ones, moving around, doing their thing.    … Expand
  63. PaleNielsen
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Open world dark souls with a lot to offer. A lot of different unique bosses but some dungeon bosses are reskinned of some you've face before. Some weapons are quite overpowered really glad they patched some of it up. Exploration is fun and quite new to the soulsborne series. Some really great areas specially the areas underground. 1 story boss is incredibly stupid. Some spells are uselessOpen world dark souls with a lot to offer. A lot of different unique bosses but some dungeon bosses are reskinned of some you've face before. Some weapons are quite overpowered really glad they patched some of it up. Exploration is fun and quite new to the soulsborne series. Some really great areas specially the areas underground. 1 story boss is incredibly stupid. Some spells are useless either they cost a lot of mana to use or the basic spells you've got the first time is just too good. Never encountered invasions of other players I'm not sure why. Probably one of the easiest soulsborne games to play and get started.

    tldr; it's good buy it lol. probably not as good as Sekiro or Bloodborne.    … Expand
  64. Gamer-critic
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    This game is simply a masterpiece, the best souls-like out there, one of the best open-world games ever made and the best game I played in my life. But the PC port is horrendous. If you can, play it on console.
  65. balnog
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Possibly the best game I have ever played, 70 hours in and I continue to be stunned.
  66. Aleshin
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    The wait of years has been totally rewarded, Elden ring is a masterpiece. I hope all developers can get some inspiration on how to create an interesting and never dull ow.
  67. mikethatguy
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    I'm 90 hours in. And I can't stop thinking about this game. The amazing places we get to see, the amounts of different fights, the insane amounts of possible gamestyles/builds, the exploration, oh my god. This game made me gasp so many times... So far...! Also kinda Made me rage quit several times. Had to do some meditation and get back to it. Praise the fingers.
  68. tyber16
    Jun 5, 2023
    9
    The endgame is a little unbalanced for me, other than that it's an almost perfect game. An open world dark souls and it works extremely well. The art design, the music oh my god.... can't find the words to describe. Fantastic game.
  69. neighel1
    Dec 26, 2022
    9
    Elden Ring stands as the culmination of everything I loved about the team at Fromsoft, polished to near perfection. A complaint that frequents most FromSoft games comes from how cryptic they deliver their narrative; it's the same with this title. Despite this, the story is still engaging, and you will be stepping into one of the most exciting and rewarding video game experiences that I canElden Ring stands as the culmination of everything I loved about the team at Fromsoft, polished to near perfection. A complaint that frequents most FromSoft games comes from how cryptic they deliver their narrative; it's the same with this title. Despite this, the story is still engaging, and you will be stepping into one of the most exciting and rewarding video game experiences that I can recount.

    Elden Ring provides more than just spectacle and emphasizes the importance of discovery. Everyone who plays the game has their own unique experience and essentially creates their own personal adventure. Of course, you can't mention a FromSoft game without mentioning the Bosses. FromSoft has crafted some of its toughest challenges (despite some re-skins). "Easily imitated, never recreated," no one can ever replicate the sense of accomplishment that defeating the boss has with the soul's games.

    If you feel discouraged by the difficulty or never touched a FromSoft game in your life, I urge you to take the plunge. FromSoft has created its most approachable experience to date. In the discussion of difficulty, try it out.

    You're meant to die a lot. With each death, you learn more; you know what moves to dodge and how to dodge them, and you learn the openings and find a rhythm for each attack; on each attempt, you get closer and closer until you find yourself getting half their health down without getting hit yourself. Then if you ever return to that boss, all the information and skills you've developed through experience come back essentially making fights easier.

    Elden Ring is once in a generation and genre-defining moment in gaming. The culmination of all FromSoft has created prior (shortcomings and issues in all) all wound together in a tightly constructed package that everyone should at least try.    … Expand
  70. rrafemi
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Soy muy manco y no he logrado completar el juego. Aunque he llegado bastante lejos, yo creo que casi hasta el final. El mundo abierto da bastante miedo (eso es bueno) y tiene una variedad y diseño increíbles.
  71. Saisuke
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    First game I've ever platinum with over 200 hours of gameplay. This game is a masterpiece, made me want to explore every nook and cranny like no other. I had super high expectations and even then, it managed to surpass them. I've played all of fromsoft games, they managed to create the game of the decade.
  72. KyleBleser
    Apr 11, 2022
    8
    Score: 8.2

    Graphics: 7.5 Art Design: 9.5 Audio: 9.5 Performance: 8.5 Gameplay: 9 Story: 7 (faulters from Gameplay) Originality: 5 First and foremost, quite a massive game. Theres no shortage of content and you could play for 100s of hours. That being said, ER is easily the most accessible From Software game on the market. Though some enemies can be more difficult than past    Score: 8.2

    Graphics: 7.5
    Art Design: 9.5
    Audio: 9.5
    Performance: 8.5
    Gameplay: 9
    Story: 7 (faulters from Gameplay)
    Originality: 5

    First and foremost, quite a massive game. Theres no shortage of content and you could play for 100s of hours.

    That being said, ER is easily the most accessible From Software game on the market. Though some enemies can be more difficult than past Dark Souls, the fact you can overlevel so easily plus the better balance of MANY types of builds and improved combat system helps a ton in making it easier than its predecessors. Its also much easier to regain lost Runes after death making death itself feel a lot less daunting. Improved pacing of the open world would have better remedied the overleveling and power spike issue.

    The open world gameplay is definitely well-done for the most part. I love the freedom and exploration along with the mystery. Though I would have enjoyed better AI in the open world with greater variation (sometimes feels bland with the AI being overly scripted). Also, AI needs to better counter ranged attacks. You can abuse Sorcery spells against most enemies including bosses. Plus, pacing through the open world is sometimes slow--this will be hard to control in a large open world vs the past Souls games but I think theres definitely more that could be done in ER. All-in-all, the game does well at staying true to its Dark Souls roots within the open world.

    That being said, ER is easily one of weaker graphics of the new generation of games (pretty much just Dark Souls 3 upgraded). Highly outdated on some parts (such as foliage, trees, and character models which is obvious) and this was quite disappointing for a game that has such excellent atmosphere and art design--there are moments of beauty in the massive scale though such as with castles. Not only that, but there are moments of clear performance issues at times which is unusual for a game that is graphically inferior, has weaker AI systems, and not that much in the way of physics compared to most modern games, especially when compared to Horizon Forbidden West which is incredible what those devs did with their engine. In ER, you will have pop-in left and right of foliage. Rendering distance is pathetic. Often frame rate drops (im on performance mode btw). Lip syncing is abysmal. Enemies just outright disappear when they leave their 'zones' which makes for awkward moments. In my opinion, From Software needs to potentially look into a new engine. The game overall runs smooth but definitely dated.

    Also, the pacing of the narrative is not good. The narrative becomes a victim of its own gameplay design with the massive, free open world. Without REALLY tracking every narrative detail, it feels like a puzzle with thousands of pieces that you have to find and put together. I really did not like this as it made the narrative feel extremely disjointed and slow. This will of course vary from each persons experience. When the story is put together, its extremely intriguing and characters are amazing.

    The open world could also use more "depth" in building its narrative. Some buildings and objects just feel out of place in the design of the world and dont make sense. Yes they add atmosphere but good attention to detail can also give "background" or history to certain objects.

    Lastly, progression and balance of builds needs improved. On your first playthrough, you will definitely feel "locked" into a build and weapons till you get closer to endgame. A little more freedom to catching up certain weapons in scaling and respecing would be welcoming for how many different items there are. Attributes could also use some balancing, primarily how Weight Limit is treated along with Vigor being excessively relied upon up to its soft cap--HIGHLY dislike this and hopefully gets a bit rebalanced. Plus, cancel animations needs further tuned. Faster enemies from previous games should mean a bit more responsive character. Too many times I get locked in slow animations (like Flasks) or rolling just fails to respond. Greater refinement in this area.

    In the end, still a great game. Definitely worth it for the gameplay alone--definitelys an insane amount of content. Just not "next gen" nor is it entirely revolutionary. Its mainly Dark Souls 3 in an open world with improved and greatly balanced combat system. BUT, i hope other open world games (be it Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon, AC, etc) take notes that limited markers and bloated "collection" pieces are not necessary since consumers love mystery and freedom in their exploration. On the other side, theres definitely some things From Software could do better. Such as once we collect unique items (like Tears or defeated Bosses), to put a marker on the map that resembles that its been collected.
    BUT the gameplay loop is definitely excellent and the game is the most accessible of all the Dark Souls. Definitely worth a try.    … Expand
  73. mohorana
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Just can't stop playing this masterpiece. Fascinating wold , characters and gameplay all came together with miazaki and George Martin cooperation and this is the result.
  74. alexmann152
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    It's perhaps the best souls game ever. Enthralling, detailed, and with fantastic combat to boot. The community of Soulsborne loves it- the new players.... well they prefer games that look really pretty and hold their hands.

    The critics were not "bought off"- the game is legitimately world-class 10/10. If you say a game is bad because the foliage looks like it belongs on a PS3 than I    It's perhaps the best souls game ever. Enthralling, detailed, and with fantastic combat to boot. The community of Soulsborne loves it- the new players.... well they prefer games that look really pretty and hold their hands.

    The critics were not "bought off"- the game is legitimately world-class 10/10. If you say a game is bad because the foliage looks like it belongs on a PS3 than I suppose you should stay away from big boy games.    … Expand
  75. WerN1211
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    If you like FromSofware, go ahead ! Worth it. NG+++ looking forward for DLCs !
  76. Obielicious
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Best FromSoftware game to date. An open world souls game? What more could you ask for?
  77. FarfarAlex
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Here we have it, the perfect game. It's like a love letter to the souls games only that they took everything that was good about them and improved it further. Lots of content that are well made and thought through. Interesting characters and so on.

    Unlike most other open world games this is actually packed with interesting areas with lots of bosses, dungeons, loot and more. Most other big    Here we have it, the perfect game. It's like a love letter to the souls games only that they took everything that was good about them and improved it further. Lots of content that are well made and thought through. Interesting characters and so on.

    Unlike most other open world games this is actually packed with interesting areas with lots of bosses, dungeons, loot and more. Most other big open world games have vast areas that are boring and filled with dull enemies and a couple of trees.

    Elden ring surely improves on this entire genre and has probably ruined other games in it.

    This has taken my number 1 spot of favourite games of all time. those who rated this poorly are just mad that their favourite game got nothing on this.

    So you can either play Elden Ring and enjoy exploring or go and play something with boring areas. Up to you really.    … Expand
  78. OGBobbyjohnson
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Haters need to check themselves. The only flaw in this game is indeed the frame rate, but it's really not bad at all apart from the very beginning of the game. The game is very enjoyable and doesn't have bugs that affect the game as people are saying, frame rate drops are not bugs. People who have never played these games claim the graphics are bad, but graphic fidelity is far lessHaters need to check themselves. The only flaw in this game is indeed the frame rate, but it's really not bad at all apart from the very beginning of the game. The game is very enjoyable and doesn't have bugs that affect the game as people are saying, frame rate drops are not bugs. People who have never played these games claim the graphics are bad, but graphic fidelity is far less important than the overall artstyle and look of the game, which is incredibly beautiful. The gameplay is a refinement of the souls gameplay, so if you enjoy that you'll the gameplay. The open world is a revolution as it doesn't hold your hand, and there's a wealth of things to discover, on your own, without ubisoft style map markers. Most complaining have probably never played/liked fromsoft games, and that's okay. But claiming it's a buggy mess with bad graphics is disingenuous .… Expand
  79. Sherrdreamz
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    A Superb open world experience that offers free exploration in which any direction you go something unique and special awaits. No game has offered this level of exploration in existence, and the incredible scope of the lands between offer an incredibly in depth world down to its Lore, Regions and even weapon, Armor and magic options.

    As a huge From Software fan this is what Hidetaka    A Superb open world experience that offers free exploration in which any direction you go something unique and special awaits. No game has offered this level of exploration in existence, and the incredible scope of the lands between offer an incredibly in depth world down to its Lore, Regions and even weapon, Armor and magic options.

    As a huge From Software fan this is what Hidetaka Miyazaki always imagined for his open world Souls experience. To see it finally realized is a huge privilege as Elden Ring is in my Top 3 games of all time even though its open-ended design decreases the games overall challenge. In some capacity perhaps making the game open world has opened up the Souls style gameplay loop to more people. If so its been worth it as the games quality is still top notch.    … Expand
  80. btthead
    Mar 28, 2022
    8
    My first FromSoftware game, but I've enjoyed it nonetheless. While certain parts of the game feel cruelly difficult, others feel more forgiving. Also, there's a character with a Brummy accent, which is a plus.
  81. Dellius
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    it's the dream game of every Dark Souls fans

    é o jogo dos sonhos de todo fã de Dark Souls
  82. Stylelementz
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    I can't say anything more that already has been said. Just play it it's amazing lol
  83. noblescion
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Greatest adventure the medium has ever seen. Nobody has reached the pantheon that the art design and world-building in Elden Ring has reached — and do not expect anyone to come close soon. Glory to Hidetaka Miyazaki’s FromSoftware.
  84. cameron4225
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    It isn’t perfect but it’s one of the most rewarding fun experiences I’ve had in quite a while. I would love to see what From does with this concept next
  85. Reivilo
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games I ever played and I have been at it for 35 years. Definitely the best open world game with Zelda BOTW. Incredibly rich and vast. Crazy good level design. Inspiring lore. Great liberty to build your character. This game is like a drug. I understand you can dislike it but people who put anything less than 6 to this game are idiots. Have sime objectivity or get out.
  86. alessan
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    An unmissable masterpiece... From Software's souls mechanisms at their absolute Best moments...more of an art than a video game...
  87. HMolinet
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    This game is one of the best games we can play nowadays. Understanding Souls mechanics give you a much better experience, knowing what to fight and when to fight it. It is full of thousand of variables that makes it a great game. Congratulations for Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team, he is a game changer of our time and his team pure genius.
  88. Jonny5784
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Having played this to death over the last year or so there’s not much left to say about Elden ring that hasn’t been said, it’s an absolute masterpiece probably one of the best games ever made in my opinion and the most obvious 10/10 I’ve ever given, I absolutely love this game and can’t wait to see what Fromsoftware produces next.
  89. KayVen17
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Meine Erwartungen waren hoch und wurden komplett erfüllt. Elden Ring ist die perfekte Weiterentwicklung von Souls und Open-World ansich.
    Ich freue mich schon direkt auf den nächsten Schritt vom From Software.
  90. likhalid
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    one of the best games of all time buy it only if you love challenging games
  91. Hyde_333
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Games like these are exceedingly rare, and deserve recognition for that.

    There are so many things about this game that make it the best RPG to date.

    FromSoftware have built upon years of experience in game development to come up with something truly amazing. This is a hands down 'must-play' title.
  92. Somy
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely magical in every way. It is not perfect, but for a game with over a hundred hours of content (my first playthrough took about 120 hours), it comes pretty darn close. Graphical fidelity may not be technically on par with the top AAA releases, but it more than makes up for it with its excellent art direction and attention to detail. I was in sheer astonishment at justThis game is absolutely magical in every way. It is not perfect, but for a game with over a hundred hours of content (my first playthrough took about 120 hours), it comes pretty darn close. Graphical fidelity may not be technically on par with the top AAA releases, but it more than makes up for it with its excellent art direction and attention to detail. I was in sheer astonishment at just how detailed many of the legacy dungeons were in terms of architecture, level design, and enemy variety. There must be over a hundred unique mob designs in this game without counting variations.

    The controls are similar to older Dark Souls games, so if you are familiar with those, you'll feel right at home here. However, I think they feel even more responsive here, with the addition of the jump button and the freedom that comes with it. The combat is wonderful, with it feeling weighty but not sluggish; deep but not overly complex. This game is the embodiment of "hard, but fair", even more so than older FromSoft titles. Never have I felt that a death was cheap or unwarranted.

    The story may be hidden at first glance, but nevertheless it manages to be very poignant. The lack of cutscenes and dialogue simply make the times when you do get one of them stand out more. I won't delve too deep for fear of spoilers, but there are a few scenes that I definitely will remember for a long time.

    The story and lore is hidden from plain sight, however it is quite detailed and unique. In traditional FromSoft fashion, you will need to pay attention to everything, every word of dialogue and every piece of text in the world and in the item descriptions, but if you do, you will be able to piece together a fascinating story that I personally think is book or movie-worthy.

    Overall, I think this game is absolutely deserving of the praise its gotten. It's astonishingly beautiful and outstanding in every way and squashed any doubts I had previously.    … Expand
  93. stormbeta
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    As someone who doesn't normally like Souls-like games, I enjoyed this - it's basically Breath of the Wild crossed with Dark Souls.

    This is a perfect example of how to do open world exploration properly, and unlike past Souls games this one is much easier to workaround if you get stuck on the difficulty. I take a point off though because the game makes exploring different kinds of    As someone who doesn't normally like Souls-like games, I enjoyed this - it's basically Breath of the Wild crossed with Dark Souls.

    This is a perfect example of how to do open world exploration properly, and unlike past Souls games this one is much easier to workaround if you get stuck on the difficulty.

    I take a point off though because the game makes exploring different kinds of builds far more difficult than it should be, especially using different weapons which really undermines the fun of finding the hundreds of crazy weapons hidden throughout the game.    … Expand
  94. PhillsAcer
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Great game. Unique in its genre and atmosphere. It's a grand and totally finished and immersive game with a great degree of difficulty and steep learning curve. Loving it.
  95. demonSQL
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played in my life. just git gud, stop whining about dificulty and enjoy.
  96. Vigo
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Probably most addicting game since Breath of The Wild. Also probably the most frustrating game since, well, sekiro? The game is absolutely not perfect from technically standpoint as many reviews are giving out. I mean that is a fact. bad framerate, camera hiccups, pop-ins and generally unacceptable graphics for current gen. The world looks great but too many technical errors alone preventProbably most addicting game since Breath of The Wild. Also probably the most frustrating game since, well, sekiro? The game is absolutely not perfect from technically standpoint as many reviews are giving out. I mean that is a fact. bad framerate, camera hiccups, pop-ins and generally unacceptable graphics for current gen. The world looks great but too many technical errors alone prevent this from perfection, period. The other half a point comes from the frustrating difficulty. I know it's supposed to be hard but there are some cheap deaths and and can really make you mad. Alas, somehow, it is the most fun game ever played. Great atmosphere, combat, story, music etc. I did get the platinum trophy that was an accomplishment was sad when it ended and glad i won't be breaking anything out of frustration. Whoever came up with "Death of the wild" describes this perfectly.… Expand
  97. besantesteras
    May 24, 2022
    10
    This TV s the best FromSoftware game ever. I never play FromSoftware games before and this is my first and it's hard but I can go around, because it's open world and level up my character (The Confessor) and than fight first with mini boss, finish some side quest and then fight with first Elden Ring boss which I was beat at first...
  98. Come_on_son
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Some kids on here just don't understand this game. They want it to be Assassins Creed with quest markers, easy difficulty, boring drawn out dialogue and a cheaply written story shoved in your face all the time. Then they turn around and complain that Assassins Creed sucks. Elden Ring is unique, it differs greatly from your stereotypical AAA open world game. It's also extremely large inSome kids on here just don't understand this game. They want it to be Assassins Creed with quest markers, easy difficulty, boring drawn out dialogue and a cheaply written story shoved in your face all the time. Then they turn around and complain that Assassins Creed sucks. Elden Ring is unique, it differs greatly from your stereotypical AAA open world game. It's also extremely large in many ways such as the shear number of bosses, rewards, abilities, weapons, playstyles, endings, enemy variety, and unique environments.… Expand
  99. SrHOG
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    First of all, let me warn you that the game is hard and at first it seems lifeless. I can honestly say that this game is not a 10 for all gamers but for those of us who like to explore and a challenge... this game is gold.

    If you like souls games and open world adventure games, this is the game for you.
  100. destinyfan1
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Here it is, one of the best open world games of all time. Did it live up to the hype? **** yeah!
    positive
    + Absolutely massive world with enough variation + great art work + some genius enemy designs + some of the hardest and best bosses fromsoft ever made + combat is now way more in depth , r1 spamming is still possible but against tougher bosses you will need more tricks up your    Here it is, one of the best open world games of all time. Did it live up to the hype? **** yeah!
    positive
    + Absolutely massive world with enough variation
    + great art work
    + some genius enemy designs
    + some of the hardest and best bosses fromsoft ever made
    + combat is now way more in depth , r1 spamming is still possible but against tougher bosses you will need more tricks up your sleeve.
    + Dozens of weapons , some are absolutely incredible.
    + great music again
    + the legacy dungeons are mostly fantastic
    negative
    - i consider this as my biggest complaint: pls fromsoft if you can't come up with a new boss, DON'T re-use them or put 2 re-used bosses in 1 room. Just come up with something new or don't make them at all.
    - i said most legacy dungeons are good because i found raya lucaria to be disapointing, it looked awesome in the trailers but it was pretty small and did not come up with anything new.
    - perfomance issues
    I see a lot of unknowing people in the user reviews that give the game below a 7 , they clearly did not do any effort in looking features up, which is not even necessary because this game guides you enough if you read everything . But people are to lazy to read anyway . If you are reading this then bravo atleast you put some effort in reading this review :) . The only valid criticism you can give is the ones i listed and if you just don't like open world games which i understand. Ngl i hate saying this but your opinion is invalid if you come up with trash criticism like "i am five years old and i don't know what to do in this game meeeh i give this game a 0".    … Expand
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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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