Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. YakusokuNoJi
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    A really, really good game but people need to stop acting like Souls games and the new Zelda games are the second coming of Christ because they are not. They are very good but still generic games that do nothing that other games have not done before and also not in a more outstanding. Even the whole difficulty and no handholding thing is an idiotic thing people say because anyone who hasA really, really good game but people need to stop acting like Souls games and the new Zelda games are the second coming of Christ because they are not. They are very good but still generic games that do nothing that other games have not done before and also not in a more outstanding. Even the whole difficulty and no handholding thing is an idiotic thing people say because anyone who has some honesty admits they looked up videos or guides and that renders the point of "oh, how cool, no handholding and what a challenge" void.

    So, yes, it is a 10. But no, it is not a masterpiece, it is not legendary and it is not one of a kind.    … Expand
  2. Belafonte
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    map and environment 9/10: this is just an amazing work of art but dont expect anything close to DSremake in terms of graphics and sound design
    gameplay 7/10 great classic DS combat gameplay but reused bosses becomes boring after 20h.
    Story and lore 3/10 : this George Martin collab is 70% marketing 30% creativity... Multiplayer 2/10 : mostly impossible to invade or be invaded in most    map and environment 9/10: this is just an amazing work of art but dont expect anything close to DSremake in terms of graphics and sound design
    gameplay 7/10 great classic DS combat gameplay but reused bosses becomes boring after 20h.
    Story and lore 3/10 : this George Martin collab is 70% marketing 30% creativity...
    Multiplayer 2/10 : mostly impossible to invade or be invaded in most area of the game. almost no balancing with several pvp builds. coop is not functional. I am already going back to DS3...    … Expand
  3. ZeoN
    Feb 20, 2023
    7
    Tras darle dos oportunidades he llegado a la conclusión de que no es un juego para mí. Veo el mundo abierto muy vacío, y el juego se deja llevar demasiado por lo que es la esencia de la nada de Dark Souls. No me parece un mal título, pero en absoluto creo que sea la obra maestra que muchos dicen
  4. Amir_date3
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    ER is the best of From Software ever released. They learned from their experience and put together this masterpiece. Yes frame rate drop is occasionally annoying, but everything else is strong enough to call it a masterpiece and give it 10/10. It is a true definition of a “must-play” game.
  5. thodgson
    Jun 30, 2022
    8
    You will spend over 100 hours exploring, fighting, and dying (over and over). Much of this time is spent trying to figure out what you should be doing to advance the story-line which is murky at best.

    Don't get me wrong, I found the game enjoyable and satisfying on many levels; however, I don't think I would have made it to the end without a guide, and even then it was frustrating and    You will spend over 100 hours exploring, fighting, and dying (over and over). Much of this time is spent trying to figure out what you should be doing to advance the story-line which is murky at best.

    Don't get me wrong, I found the game enjoyable and satisfying on many levels; however, I don't think I would have made it to the end without a guide, and even then it was frustrating and challenging (good and bad).

    Game of the year contender? Critics all rave about it, so what does my opinion matter? Because I'm here to tell you that it is flawed in many ways that are inexcusable. Namely, the story is a bit of a mess and "quests" are a mystery shrouded by layers of contempt by From Software to those who dare ask for more guidance than arrows pointing you to something, something, something.    … Expand
  6. Lee_Godspeed
    Jan 16, 2023
    9
    Some of Fromsoftwares games I enjoy, whilst others I can take or leave it. Seeing some of the drivel people are writing is either because they haven't played it or it beat their favourite games to the awards. Who cares and get a grip. Looks like trash? Jaw dropping visuals as you exit from the tutorial. The world itself is so vast and scale is huge. Vertically and horizontally. TheSome of Fromsoftwares games I enjoy, whilst others I can take or leave it. Seeing some of the drivel people are writing is either because they haven't played it or it beat their favourite games to the awards. Who cares and get a grip. Looks like trash? Jaw dropping visuals as you exit from the tutorial. The world itself is so vast and scale is huge. Vertically and horizontally. The gameplay loop of GIT GOOD as some of the idiots put it, is fair and is incredibly satisfying when defeating a boss or tough enemy after a few goes.
    Reason I haven't scored it a perfect 10 is due to the screen tearing that often happens but it doesn't take me away from the experience and certainly runs fine apart from that.
    Superb game and if difficult games aren't your thing, don't be a dick head and just don't play it. Because you can't do it doesn't make it a crap game    … Expand
  7. MNSUAngel
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Game of the year material? Yes. Game of the year? Too soon to tell. But I'll tell you this, game of the year, Horizon is not. So it's cool if you think something else in the pipeline is gonna bring the heat, but let's just wait and see, aye?
  8. TheLastPlay
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo donde cada rincón del mapa siempre tiene algún secreto que descubrir, llevo casi 30 horas y no para de sorprenderme… Expand
  9. yungroj
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Based game, it makes the soys that only "plays" (((cinemtatic games))) seethe.
  10. meinsouza
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    to simply put, best game ever, hands down, it redefines open world and expands the souls formula
  11. Lord_Sunday
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    This is a proper "true" open world. Huge variety in biomes, enemies, weapons, magic, and items. Some of the areas and things you discover are absolutely bonkers and one of a kind. Fromsoft are absolutely the tip of the spear as developers. Gave it a 9 for its technical issues. This is the first game I've played where it kicks me out of the game.
  12. I_Am_Legacy
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Having an absolute blast with Elden Ring, I've got about 20-30 hours in so far and still plenty of content left to do, they definitely improved on the Dark Souls formula I'm surprised the user scores aren't in the high 8's at least. The PS5 games I have played so far have been underwhelming even with the increased power of the PS5 games seem to fall short as developers continue to push forHaving an absolute blast with Elden Ring, I've got about 20-30 hours in so far and still plenty of content left to do, they definitely improved on the Dark Souls formula I'm surprised the user scores aren't in the high 8's at least. The PS5 games I have played so far have been underwhelming even with the increased power of the PS5 games seem to fall short as developers continue to push for graphics, how many realistic shadows they can render and more prettier lights instead of focusing on what matters which is solid framerate at a steady resolution which I am glad to say Elden Ring does perfectly and there are hardly any framerate dips in performance mode.

    This game isn't for everyone, if you have never played a souls game before ( Dark Souls, Bloodborne etc. ) you will find this game very hard, it is supposed to be hard it's not because you are bad, there is a steep learning curve and you need the patience to potentially run against a boss 100 times before you beat them, learn the mechanics, learn how to switch quickly between defensive and aggressive playstyles.

    This game is a 10/10 for me either because it is genuinely that good or because industry standards of what constitutes a good game have dropped so low lately Elden Ring outshines anything which releases today as it is a solid fun experience without the live service predatory monetisation schemes and the infuriating grindfest season passes which companies like EA and TakeTwo mandate in all of their game releases, Elden Ring is a game you pay for and you come home with a game and not a project to be fixed later down the line.    … Expand
  13. autosag1979
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    This game has lower design levels but the Bosses! the bosses are crap! The best game of the souls like genre was definitely Bloodborne because it looked and felt somewhat unique. I wasn't a huge Sekiro fan but at least there they tried to shake up the visuals.
  14. Bene86
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    Best game i ever played since Zelda Ocarina of time. That game is just FREAKING awesome! I have to play new game + now and enjoy everything a second time!
  15. darthcooper
    Mar 17, 2023
    7
    My reviews are always based on fun and I did like the game but it is very confusing and very big. It is a massive open-world souls game with a lot of ways to play but you have to grind a lot to level up and there is virtually zero direction. The game runs well and is beautiful on PS5, loading times are almost zero it loads really quickly. However, I felt totally lost after a couple ofMy reviews are always based on fun and I did like the game but it is very confusing and very big. It is a massive open-world souls game with a lot of ways to play but you have to grind a lot to level up and there is virtually zero direction. The game runs well and is beautiful on PS5, loading times are almost zero it loads really quickly. However, I felt totally lost after a couple of hours but continued exploring, grinding, rinse, and repeat. Eventually, I managed to get to the Academy after 40 hours but I spent almost double the hours trying to kill "Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon". There is only so much a person can take doing the same thing over and over again and getting zero results. This game is not as much fun as I had hoped as all your doing is the same rinse and repeat which becomes tedious. If you want a game that doesn't overwhelm you try Bloodborne.… Expand
  16. mezz121
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Late to the party but the game is amazing have not finished it yet but am having a lot of fun it may be my second souls game after bloodborne or my fav if it keep the same quality and i didn't have any performance problems as some reviews says the frames sometimes go crazy when a lot of **** is happening but it's not noticeable most of the times
  17. biggame
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It's Elden ring and it's amazing. it is the best fromsoftware games so far. don't listen to the people giving it zero because its hard, if you have enough iq to finish a game you can finish this too. Elden ring is not famous for just being hard but for being a great game defiantly the best game I've ever played next to bloodborne.
  18. gigaruz
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    It's like a 3 level step up from the masterpiece that is breath of the wild. It's a difficult game but players are given a workaround to ease difficulty (ashes, spells, incantations, weapon skills). The build possibilities are amazing and the fun factor of discovering the different NPC storylines and new world biomes is something that would make it a very memorable game for decades to come.
  19. stratos_au
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Honestly its a hard, but rewarding game. Many casual players will be scare away by the difficulty level of this game . However the grind is well worth the experience, the maps and open world is interesting and the exploration is very satisfying, it no linear and it can be a bit daunting , but being patient and levelling up and getting more skills and spells open up the game.

    The game is    Honestly its a hard, but rewarding game. Many casual players will be scare away by the difficulty level of this game . However the grind is well worth the experience, the maps and open world is interesting and the exploration is very satisfying, it no linear and it can be a bit daunting , but being patient and levelling up and getting more skills and spells open up the game.

    The game is simply fantastic. You can keep playing hours and hours, honestly is one of those epic legendary games that will be reference for years to come. Cant praise it high enough.
    After 100 hrs I feel that I’m just scratching the surface if the game, the map is maaasive. Amazing game 10 out of 10    … Expand
  20. mochichote
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 108 hours in and this is so far the best souls games, that guy that gave a 6, go play candy crush… Expand
  21. Isteffy
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    "Exceeded the hype but not without faults"

    Watching a lot of user reviews here, shockingly giving this a 7.9, I can see that the negative reviews fall into two different camps; the people who thought this game was too hard and rated it poorly for that by either blaming themselves or the game, and salty DS fans who are so angry that this isn't DS 4. Both of these types of reviews should    "Exceeded the hype but not without faults"

    Watching a lot of user reviews here, shockingly giving this a 7.9, I can see that the negative reviews fall into two different camps; the people who thought this game was too hard and rated it poorly for that by either blaming themselves or the game, and salty DS fans who are so angry that this isn't DS 4. Both of these types of reviews should be ignored.

    This game is a bit like my previous profession software engineering; you have a task that must be completed and whether not it is difficult or not entirely depends on how you utilize the tools at your disposal. The reviewers who thought this game was too hard often did not properly utilize their tools or built their character, like software, on a poor foundation which led to poor scalability, making their life more and more difficult as the game progressed.

    This has been one of the best gaming experiences of my life. I have not been addicted to a game like this since I was a child. The world itself is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen with secrets behind every corner. The game has over 77 unique and epic bosses and even 60 hours in, I have not seen the game get sloppy like I did in, say, the last chapter of Divinity 2.

    Being an open world, the game gives you multiple ways to tackle a single task allowing for a huge diversity of builds and playstyles. The sheer amount of weapons, weapon abilities, and spells are jaw dropping.

    Hats off.    … Expand
  22. kadin343
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Rewarding combat and best art. One of the best worlds in gaming hands down!!
  23. franktze
    Feb 25, 2023
    1
    I love Demon's Souls and the other three souls games very much. But for this one, it's over-rated. The atmosphere in the open world is boring. The open world is not "open" but just filled with nothing, You don't know what to do next and just stay there.
  24. Andywarhole
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    The game is just incredible, I like how hard the game is even though it has a few glitches
  25. agiosvindex616
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    The term reinventing the wheel could satisfactorily define this game but I prefer to say that they have improved the wheel and made it more useful than ever, it is a rewarding, vast, varied game that offers an almost endless range of possibilities and gameplay, in 210 hours of gameplay I found myself discovering things I hadn't seen before, the fun factor provided by online pvp isThe term reinventing the wheel could satisfactorily define this game but I prefer to say that they have improved the wheel and made it more useful than ever, it is a rewarding, vast, varied game that offers an almost endless range of possibilities and gameplay, in 210 hours of gameplay I found myself discovering things I hadn't seen before, the fun factor provided by online pvp is wonderful, I'm really looking forward to a DLC expansion.… Expand
  26. conancillo
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    El juego conserva toda la excelencia de cada uno de los juegos de Fromsoftware..pero elevandolo a elevandolo a la enésima potencia gracias al mundo abierto que le da la oportunidad a Miyazaki de esplayarse en todo., Diseño de niveles, posibilidades jugables, situaciones diseño de personajes y un largo etc, inavalcable.
  27. DarthDeadite
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    Wasn't sure if a Souls game would suit open world, took me about 8 hours to really get into it with the Wretch class, now I can't get enough of it, another From Software masterpiece . Could use a patch or two for performance issues but it doesn't distract from the enjoyment Souls games bring!

    Update: Not yet completed but over 350 hours played, what a game, brimming full of amazing    Wasn't sure if a Souls game would suit open world, took me about 8 hours to really get into it with the Wretch class, now I can't get enough of it, another From Software masterpiece . Could use a patch or two for performance issues but it doesn't distract from the enjoyment Souls games bring!

    Update: Not yet completed but over 350 hours played, what a game, brimming full of amazing content, bosses, secrets, loot. One of my favorite games of all time    … Expand
  28. TheAlphaReview
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    played the game on release at PC that I grabbed the sale on PS5 aswell. easily the best game that came this generation. no BS just straight up gaming. my first souls game too
  29. Alvz9
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Luego de 60 horas jugando Elden Ring, puedo afirmar que estoy frente a uno de los mejores juegos que he tenido el placer de probar en mi vida. Quedando mucho contenido opcional que probar, y casi llegando al 70% de los trofeos obtenidos, quisiera destacar en primera instancia su extenso mapa, cantidad de enemigos (jefes y no jefes), y variedad de contenido; mazmorras, castillos, bosques,Luego de 60 horas jugando Elden Ring, puedo afirmar que estoy frente a uno de los mejores juegos que he tenido el placer de probar en mi vida. Quedando mucho contenido opcional que probar, y casi llegando al 70% de los trofeos obtenidos, quisiera destacar en primera instancia su extenso mapa, cantidad de enemigos (jefes y no jefes), y variedad de contenido; mazmorras, castillos, bosques, llanuras, lagos, costa, todo lo que sea posible de imaginar en un juego de estas características. Su diseño artístico es magnifico, y si bien el motor gráfico se nota ya algo desfasado a los tiempos que corren, no quita el espectáculo visual que implica posicionarse en lo alto de ciertas zonas para ver a lo lejos castillos, montañas, y sobre todo ese majestuoso árbol que cubre el total de las tierras intermedias. A nivel de jugabilidad no hay mucho que decir: es Dark Souls en su punto más alto, agregando accesibilidad opcional para quien lo necesita (cenizas de guerra y cenizas, áreas para invocar NPCs o jugadores online, y posibilidad de farmear experiencia recorriendo el mundo que se ofrece). Los jefes principales y secundarios ofrecen combates memorables, algunos un tanto injustos por sus mecánicas, pero al fin y al cabo un desafío posible de abordar con tiempo y paciencia. El juego es una celebración a la historia de los juegos de Fromsoftware, con referencias constantes a la Saga Souls, Sekiro y Bloodborne. Por último, quisiese destacar su narrativa, que en muchas reseñas ha sido menospreciada, pero que me parece de una factura notable. Muchos no notaron la influencia de George R. R. Martin en la construcción del mundo, pero al igual que en todo Souls deben ahondar más para encontrar lo que se quiere contar: traiciones, disputas familiares, y la sed de poder por quedarse con el trono son sólo algunos de los aspectos que se intentan narrar en esta épica de fantasía oscura (de hecho, no me sorprendería ver una precuela en formato videojuego o serie/película). Para quienes deseen disfrutar este aspecto, y realmente le importe la narrativa del juego, les aconsejo intentar relacionar a los distintos personajes, jefes, y semidioses del juego entre sí. En resumen, probablemente el juego del año, que me dejó muy satisfecho y con una angustia luego de haber completado el contenido principal y parte del opcional.… Expand
  30. MrHandyman
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    Greatest game I have ever played in my life! Every encounter and interaction in this world is so finely crafted it’s baffling. We are in next gen BABY!
  31. Jotaeriza
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Un juego increible, una historia maravillosa y un sistema de juego pulido lo convierten en una obra de arte. 117 horas de juego y sigue sumando.
    Bravo Miyazaki
  32. SkyrimGod
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is one of my favorite games ever and replaying it again on the ps5 is great.
    I cannot wait for the DLC! If you haven't played this game yet you should at least give it a try.
  33. XV_
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    Pros:
    + FromSoftware standard quality
    + Vast lore
    + Vast content
    + Replayability
    + Too many possibilities

    Cons:
    - Could be easily exploitable
    - Could be overwhelming
    ____

    Full review:
    https://uneducatedreviews.wordpress.com/2022/07/07/elden-ring/
  34. BarbaroSkull
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Tengo el platino. Dos veces! Con eso lo digo todo.

    Un juego increíble que debes jugar sí o sí.
  35. ibusnello
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    After playing 150 hours, I can say that i still have a lot to discover, the game play is really solid with a lot of different ways to confront any situation. Game play complex and with a lot of challenge. Amazing game!
  36. puchinho
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me gusta mucho este juego pero no deja de ser más de lo mismo que ya critiqué en dark souls 3.
    Volvemos a un mundo donde ya nada es lo que era, donde los enemigos son resquicios de lo que fueron, donde hay que seguir siendo el que prolongará la llama (en este caso con otro nombre) o no...
    No puede ser que hayan pasado más de 10 años desde el primer "souls" de la compañía y sigamos con lo mismo, y más cuando se trata ya de otra historia.
    Por otro lado, ¿era necesario que este juego fuera tan grande y largo? ¿eran necesarias tantas mazmorras? no quiero enfrentarme al mismo jefe 6 veces ni que el juego dure 100 horas porque quiero verlo todo y muchas veces no sé para que, si al final se repite más que un camarero nombrando los postres.
    Llega a ser pesado y aburrido si eres de esas personas que disfrutan viendo cada esquina del juego.
    La interfaz en serio tiene que ser todavía como en 2011? Los npc´s tienen que seguir siendo así de mudos y contarte las cosas a cuentagotas?
    No sé, molaría llegar a las tierras de este juego y ver un mundo lleno de vida, con Radahn siendo un guerrero increíble y con todos los enemigos en su máximo esplendor. No quiero ser el elegido que tiene en sus manos el futuro próximo del mundo, ya lo he sido muchas veces y ya me aburre, quiero un giro de guion, quiero algo que sea diferente a lo que ya me han estado dando durante 10 años.

    También hay que preguntarse, ¿le sienta bien a este juego un mundo abierto? Es un juego que tiene como pilar fundamental el combate y la cierta dificultad de este, dándome un mundo abierto voy a estar muy preparado para enfrentarme a cualquiera. Este juego no me ha resultado difícil hasta el NG+7, donde me he atascado un poco con Malenia y Godfrey. Las partidas anteriores fueron un paseo por el campo porque llegaba muy por encima de mi nivel a las peleas contra los jefes.
    Puedo ir directo a las peleas y "capar" mi nivel? podría, pero entonces que sentido tiene que me den un mundo abierto si no lo voy a utilizar?

    Es un muy buen juego para quien no ha jugado nunca a nada de esto, quizás un juego de 8 o 9 (a pesar de la repetición de zonas, mazmorras, enemigos, etc), pero es un juego algo menos bueno para quien ha jugado ya muchas horas a los anteriores souls. Mi nota (tras más de 300 horas, después de haberme pasado una partida hasta NG+8, y jugar otra hasta NG+4) es de 7,5 o un poco menos, pero como no puedo poner decimales tengo que redondear hacia arriba.    … Expand
  37. scurpiun77
    May 23, 2022
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Graphic 10/10
    I want play elden ring for many months This game is best souls game
  38. NavjitDrayong88
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Such a great game and really addictive. I’m a type of guy that would get easily bored after playing a game for 10 hours and I already played this for 30 hours.
  39. bhinde
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    Great gram! The graphics are outstanding. Incredible story, and world building. The atmosphere, and game play are also outstanding. The game is very hard, and difficulty settings cannot be changed. This is definitely a game one should try next-gen systems.
  40. Braxto
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    This is my first from software game. I'm the kind of person who always puts the game on easy when prompted to. However I'm on my journey 3 currently and plan to get all the trophies for this game. I've never played a game that feels as rewarding as Elden Ring. The challenges of this game are worth overcoming. The lore and world are beautiful and fresh. The exploration and player buildsThis is my first from software game. I'm the kind of person who always puts the game on easy when prompted to. However I'm on my journey 3 currently and plan to get all the trophies for this game. I've never played a game that feels as rewarding as Elden Ring. The challenges of this game are worth overcoming. The lore and world are beautiful and fresh. The exploration and player builds make this game 10/10 alone.… Expand
  41. farbenblind
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    This is my first Souls like game and I can't describe how great it is. It keeps on giving and giving. 11/10! It’s incredibly addictive :)
  42. STARSTRIKER187
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    I've spent about 7 hours on this game. Whilst there are a few performance issues here and there on the PS5, the game generally runs quite well in performance mode and it looks absolutely stunning. The world of Elden Ring is very beautiful.

    It's a game for Dark Souls lovers, ou won't be disappointed.
  43. pdqstyle
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played as well as one of the most immersive RPG's I have experienced. FromSoftware has saved gaming for me, a true old school gamers game.
  44. redheverest
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Открытый мир сначала воспринимался очень странно, а в итоге одна из лучших соулс игр когда либо выходивших. С дополнением не должны налажать, хотя и так игра выглядит огромной комплексной и полностью законченной.
  45. yuko_gfu
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perhaps the most brilliant first 10 hours in the history of video games, or, at least, that I have tried, enough reasons for it.

    - Best open world ever? You see a castle in the background, far away and you say... I'm going to go there to see what I find. It guides you in a very subtle way, nothing linear, it gives you freedom
    - It is a combination of skill and intellectual challenge, which is not easy to find: it makes you think strategically (how do I evolve the character, where do I go before, what do I equip, what strategy to use according to the enemy), combined with pure skills in the mechanics (learn the timing of the characters, be very skilled with the controller)
    - Combat mechanics refined to be the culmination of a concept.
    - Superb artistic design: some say that graphically it is not top. I don't entirely agree, the visual finish is tremendous, the color palette, the designs, the aesthetics... you want to discover more of the map to enjoy it
    - Catch even watch other people play on Youtube

    Things that convince me less

    - Indecipherable story: despite being part of their personality, it didn't take much for them to make the story more accessible. Directly, I don't know what happened in the whole game, nor did it generate any kind of interest while I was playing
    - Excessive duration: in my case, which I can dedicate a few hours, it lasted 120 hours, which translates into 8 months of games. In the end it became quite heavy... less repeated bosses, less content in general, pradoxically it would have suited the game better.
    - Unfair difficulty at the end: it was not necessary to chain bosses at the end… there were moments of wanting to throw in the towel.

    Even so, with its flaws, one of the best gaming experiences in a long time.    … Expand
  46. Critical_Joe
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Very addictive and despite the frustration on some bosses managed to kill every boss in the game and grab the platinum.

    I went full strength and just swung my greatsword in front of me turning all enemies into a fine red mist.
  47. Zorada
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Has to be one of the greatest games of all time, if you dont like Dark Souls then this game is maybe not for you. For the people that like that type of game however its a must buy. Full of great monsters to slay and brutal bosses, what is not to like?
  48. thenoobbob
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    Preordered the CE. And I dont regret a single € i have spent. The game itself feels like a great combination of all Soulsbornesekiro-Likes together. It looks great. (The overall graphics arent great but the art style makes the game look stunning. Some shots are just amazing.) The map feels too big at times. I prefer the more contained maps the previous games had. But still just seeing howPreordered the CE. And I dont regret a single € i have spent. The game itself feels like a great combination of all Soulsbornesekiro-Likes together. It looks great. (The overall graphics arent great but the art style makes the game look stunning. Some shots are just amazing.) The map feels too big at times. I prefer the more contained maps the previous games had. But still just seeing how many great looking castles and dungeons FS could make just makes you going. Many enemies are just reskinned enemies in former games. But I dont think that that ruins the games, it much more gives the right amount of fan service without taking away its own right to exist.
    I think as a newcomer to the games it wouldn't be very fun because its extremely hard. But if you allow the game to teach you its a lot of fun.    … Expand
  49. Zakis1991
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Никогда не играл в игры от студии From Software, и посмотрев трейлер, ролики, узнал про магию(люблю магов) , решил попробовать. И мне понравилось, это потрясающая игра. То чувство, когда убиваешь босса, исследование мира, сетевой сигмент, квест, прокачка, все на высшем уровне.Никогда не играл в игры от студии From Software, и посмотрев трейлер, ролики, узнал про магию(люблю магов) , решил попробовать. И мне понравилось, это потрясающая игра. То чувство, когда убиваешь босса, исследование мира, сетевой сигмент, квест, прокачка, все на высшем уровне.
  50. Schlyter
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece just like most of FromSoftwares titles. The satisfaction of making progress in these challenging games is unmatched. Even though I prefer a more linear but interconnected experience, this open world experience never gets boring. The world is filled with things to do without cluttering the in-game map. The game wants you to get lost and customize your own adventure onThis is a masterpiece just like most of FromSoftwares titles. The satisfaction of making progress in these challenging games is unmatched. Even though I prefer a more linear but interconnected experience, this open world experience never gets boring. The world is filled with things to do without cluttering the in-game map. The game wants you to get lost and customize your own adventure on your own terms and there’s very little handholding from the beginning until the end. This is my perfect gaming experience and will undoubtedly be my game of the year.… Expand
  51. srtackleberry
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Великолепная игра. Отлично сделанный открытый мир + традиционный геймплей серии соулс с множеством усовершенствований.
  52. yusukeraz
    Dec 6, 2022
    5
    There were so many awe moments. The exploration is huge and it's like I'm writing my own story. The combat has so many ways to tackle all the enemies. Weapons, summons, Co op and character creation have vast options. The game is so much fun, the story is top tier cuz I'm also crafting it as I progress and get stronger. The freedom to do what you want and how to do things is a greatThere were so many awe moments. The exploration is huge and it's like I'm writing my own story. The combat has so many ways to tackle all the enemies. Weapons, summons, Co op and character creation have vast options. The game is so much fun, the story is top tier cuz I'm also crafting it as I progress and get stronger. The freedom to do what you want and how to do things is a great feeling. The epic boss battles, surprises at every corner and the difficulty of every challenge and when you clear it. It feels so rewarding. Elden ring is amazing! I cleared it after 200 hrs. It is very long for those that want to do everything but it is up to the player how long they want to take to finish the game and of you don't. Then that's where it ends. You die and become a tarnished that failed. Like the npc that went hollow in dark souls. They became a hollow and gave in to it, roaming the land in a madness state. So in a way. That was your story. You failed to become elden lord.… Expand
  53. TheDevilCorrect
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    None of the bugs that people are writing about are deal breaking, and fairly customary in these series of games. It's just a another source of frustration and losing runes/souls. You'll become pretty accustom to this (eventually) depending on how many years you've been playing these type of games. You either accept it, or break your monitor...there's no in between.

    I can't help think    None of the bugs that people are writing about are deal breaking, and fairly customary in these series of games. It's just a another source of frustration and losing runes/souls. You'll become pretty accustom to this (eventually) depending on how many years you've been playing these type of games. You either accept it, or break your monitor...there's no in between.

    I can't help think that the angry user reviews can be a reflection of this. Some kid flips out, loses 25k in runes and starts writing horrible reviews. I know that's not all the cases, but I'll bet it's a lot of cases.

    Considering the game market has been crap for about 4 years-ill take this game gladly and won't be surprised if it nails game of the year. It's definitely a contender-guaranteed.    … Expand
  54. Mahmood_Yusuf
    May 25, 2022
    10
    Game of the year hands down. Other games would have to delay for one year if their target is to compete for game of the year.
  55. AresYon
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    This has to be the most, time-consuming, grinding, tedious game I have ever played. It pushes you over the edge more than is necessary. When a game causes more stress and pressure than work or school it should not be called a game.
  56. Uvmaister
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Im going to be honest, I was skeptic at first after I heard Elden Ring was going open world. The magic in soulsborne games to me is how FROM guides the players without holding their hands with their linearity. I was worried they’d take a step back from the level design and world building approach we all have been so accustom to. I’m pleased to say I was wrong. The open world is a breath ofIm going to be honest, I was skeptic at first after I heard Elden Ring was going open world. The magic in soulsborne games to me is how FROM guides the players without holding their hands with their linearity. I was worried they’d take a step back from the level design and world building approach we all have been so accustom to. I’m pleased to say I was wrong. The open world is a breath of fresh air and beast of its own. Over the 60+ hours I’ve put into the game so far I’ve had nothing but good times and whenever I put down my controller I immediately want to pick it back up again. It’s intoxicating and anxiety inducing all at once. The vistas, the swamps, the crumbled castles, the dungeons, the lighting and the atmosphere and more is jaw dropping. The world feels alive. The open world fatigue has been a problem for many years now but FROM has managed to take something familiar and make it unfamiliar. They have superseded my expectations in every way possible. Is Elden Ring a perfect game, no. But it’s one of the best open world games ever made if not the best… Expand
  57. Ranger_River
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Hard game. I just played this game and it is one of the best games ever made. should be immersed in the game world.
  58. Lightlollo
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Molto probabilmente vincerà il goty di quest'anno, è uno dei giochi migliori che ci sia. Ha un ritmo di gioco incredibile.
  59. SkyTheUnknown
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I understand, that the open world scenario is controversional for some players. But we really should take a step back and appreciate what FromSoft created with this game; another masterpiece, which shows that they still are at the peak of their craft.
  60. AntiMXT
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    My first souls-like. Yes, it's blisteringly hard, but I trudged through that first wall and now enjoy it much more. Laughing at the insane ways I die endlessly. Sure there's rage quitting and yelling at the TV, but it's not long before I'm sucked back in. I've never noticed how open worlds can just be full of fetch quests and marker to marker traversal until this actually made me take inMy first souls-like. Yes, it's blisteringly hard, but I trudged through that first wall and now enjoy it much more. Laughing at the insane ways I die endlessly. Sure there's rage quitting and yelling at the TV, but it's not long before I'm sucked back in. I've never noticed how open worlds can just be full of fetch quests and marker to marker traversal until this actually made me take in the surroundings and interact with the world by remembering the locations I'm too underpowered for. Do I need to repeat the same hallway 1,000 times because some knight can swing an overpowered sword 896 degrees regardless of which way I roll across the floor? Probably not. Still fun, for the most part.… Expand
  61. cid33
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    Truly a masterpiece never seen a world this dense in content, tons of dungeons, different enemy types hundreds of armours, weapons, magic all with individual lore that ground them in the world. Amazing soundtrack, and stunning Environments.
    Sadly very poor performance, you go for graphics or Frame-rate when you do a game, this goes for None of those, when ether would be fine. If it had    Truly a masterpiece never seen a world this dense in content, tons of dungeons, different enemy types hundreds of armours, weapons, magic all with individual lore that ground them in the world. Amazing soundtrack, and stunning Environments.
    Sadly very poor performance, you go for graphics or Frame-rate when you do a game, this goes for None of those, when ether would be fine. If it had stable frame rate it would be 10/10 fancy graphics do not matter to me when the art is this good, but at least make it Stable fps on PS5 really laggy at times.    … Expand
  62. Ruff_Ambassador
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    Never played a dark souls game but this is easily one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The world is so huge and expansive and the difficulty is basically optional based on the weapons and build you give your self so if your stuck on a boss or a certain area just go somewhere else and level up or find a sick new weapon to destroy everything with in the ginormous map.Never played a dark souls game but this is easily one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. The world is so huge and expansive and the difficulty is basically optional based on the weapons and build you give your self so if your stuck on a boss or a certain area just go somewhere else and level up or find a sick new weapon to destroy everything with in the ginormous map. The only problems I have with the game is sometimes the controller would be unresponsive but it was very rare and that when you lock on to an enemy the game can just randomly lock you on to another enemy if you look in there direction which is very annoying in the heat of battle but you get used to it.… Expand
  63. Ivanx666
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Игра супер, Миядзаки гений, горжусь тем что я твой современник!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  64. RuriGokou
    May 20, 2022
    9
    Been playing over 100 hours now and I still haven't beaten it yet. Elden Ring is really a great game and an excellent step up in the evolution of the Souls series and open world games in general. My only problem with the game so far boils down to these things.

    * The world is too big* While this is a good thing for some. I'd rather have a world that is smaller but with bigger payoffs    Been playing over 100 hours now and I still haven't beaten it yet. Elden Ring is really a great game and an excellent step up in the evolution of the Souls series and open world games in general. My only problem with the game so far boils down to these things.

    * The world is too big*

    While this is a good thing for some. I'd rather have a world that is smaller but with bigger payoffs for exploration. Elden Ring has that but there were times I'd be exploring not to really find anything of value at all. Only a dead end or some trash mobs. I really liked the first two "starter" zones in Elden Ring because it really felt like there was a lot to find if you explored but once I beat the first major story boss, and progressed into the next area those rewards for exploring seemed to be less frequent. With some much to just look around at, it gives me exploration fatigue.

    *Music*

    The music is SO bland. Just creepy ambient sounds for the over world, and uninspired boss battle music. Once I left the starter zones I just started putting on podcasts as I played because the music isn't worth listening to.

    *Quest*

    This is nitpicking but the quests are just as cryptic as ever. Honestly, gold star to anyone who could have figured out how to finish Ranni's questline without a guide. Would be nice if there was just a little hint or something on what to do with quests.    … Expand
  65. wakkawakka18
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Fromsofts Magnum opus, it incorporates elements of every previous adventure for an absolute kickass game. Gorgeous world, great writing, fun combat, cool bosses. If this game came out in 2021 it would be game of the year hands down
  66. Phantox10
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Como un apasionado de la Saga Souls puedo decir que este titulo es fantástico, he tenido la suerte de probarlo en PS5 y PC, pero cabe mencionar que aun se encuentra muy mal optimizado en el segundo.

    El único punto negativo que puedo encontrar serían las invocaciones, estas resultan demasiado rotas a mi parecer, solo invocando unos lobos espirituales se puede derrotar a mas del 70% de    Como un apasionado de la Saga Souls puedo decir que este titulo es fantástico, he tenido la suerte de probarlo en PS5 y PC, pero cabe mencionar que aun se encuentra muy mal optimizado en el segundo.

    El único punto negativo que puedo encontrar serían las invocaciones, estas resultan demasiado rotas a mi parecer, solo invocando unos lobos espirituales se puede derrotar a mas del 70% de los jefes de este juego, es una mecánica muy valida, ya que el mismo juego la permite desarrollar, pero siento que contrasta con la idea de dificultad de un Souls.    … Expand
  67. TheOneOnlyGuy
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    I was at first questioning if this game was going to be good or not since most of the newer games released in the past few years have been either rushed , lazy or flat out broken , but Elden Ring proves to be one of the best games this year. With the gigantic world that have hundreds of things to do , boss battles that are thrilling and amazing to beat , and the beautiful story that comesI was at first questioning if this game was going to be good or not since most of the newer games released in the past few years have been either rushed , lazy or flat out broken , but Elden Ring proves to be one of the best games this year. With the gigantic world that have hundreds of things to do , boss battles that are thrilling and amazing to beat , and the beautiful story that comes along. Elden Ring is a must play for people who enjoy soulsborne games and people who have never heard it. I've already sunk in around 115 hours and i've beaten the game a second time. I still saw new things that I've never seen before. An honest 10/10 for the game and congrats to the FromSoftware team.… Expand
  68. Denermr
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    Elden ring está sendo uma experiência incrível. A From com certeza colocou tudo o que aprendeu com todos os seus souslike que criaram até hoje nessa obra-prima. A atenção em cada detalhe deste mundo empolga muito, combinado com uma gameplay desafiadora que recompensa os exploradores. Tem alguns problemas técnicos que não compromete em nada, porém estão lá. Resumido, mais uma obra-primaElden ring está sendo uma experiência incrível. A From com certeza colocou tudo o que aprendeu com todos os seus souslike que criaram até hoje nessa obra-prima. A atenção em cada detalhe deste mundo empolga muito, combinado com uma gameplay desafiadora que recompensa os exploradores. Tem alguns problemas técnicos que não compromete em nada, porém estão lá. Resumido, mais uma obra-prima maravilhosa da From Software.… Expand
  69. ElObjetivo89
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    Near perfection.

    La fórmula Souls llevada a la casi absoluta perfección.
  70. ColeAnderson
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring although has a rough learning curve is one of the best open world games to ever exist. A must play for any gamer, and the perfect introduction to Souls Like games.
  71. NeoSmol
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Красивый дизайн, хорошая графика, проработанный открытый мир, подземелья и боссы.
  72. Takecare
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Wow!! İ love this game! Miyazaki is a legend…
    Absolutely, Game of the year winner.
  73. maka14
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Will go down as one of the greatest games of all time!! it is simply fantastic and epic.
  74. Zorax
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Impressive and very well designed game details. Awesome atmosphere. Very refined difficulty curve.
  75. Solidsnake00901
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A Masterpiece. The Greatest game made in a very long time. A must play for any PS5 owner.
  76. SomeDopeMojo
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I have no idea how they fit all this stuff in one game limgrave isnt even the surface, u go to explore one cave u get lost in a series of secrets and bosses thats not even main story, the main castles are beyond amazing
  77. AigleAveugle
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    30 hours in and be sure I'm not letting go of this game until I have done every quests, find all items and killed all bosses. This game is awesome !

    Only complaints (and they are minor ones): Npcs are somewhat non-elaborate, static and soft. There isn't much life or actions by them so far maybe it will change late game but I doubt it. Some enemy attacks, Bosses or traps are linked    30 hours in and be sure I'm not letting go of this game until I have done every quests, find all items and killed all bosses. This game is awesome !

    Only complaints (and they are minor ones):

    Npcs are somewhat non-elaborate, static and soft. There isn't much life or actions by them so far maybe it will change late game but I doubt it.

    Some enemy attacks, Bosses or traps are linked to what button you press, making the action predictable and loosing immersion. Looks like you are puppeteering the target with the controller...

    Why every soul like game must make the aiming/zoom mechanics of archery so old-school ?

    I know there is lots of different looking area in this game but some assets in large open portions of the same landscapes are copy-past like buildings, pillars and irregularities in the surroundings.

    Everything else is great. This game deserves its reputation. I hope every other companies out there take note and KILL their stupid compass and maps showing everything like your a newborn needing to be fed and learns what a real open world should be like. Its about mysteries, discovery, danger and the unknown.

    Bravo!    … Expand
  78. Blazingslider
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This game never disappointed me. able to choose the difficult to explore the difficult level in this game.
  79. junsor
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Dark souls 4 it's the best! The games looks awesome, Playstation 5 version it's the best.
  80. Sweeb
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    GOTY 2022 worthy. My first souls game but definetely not the last. This game reminds me of old games that use to be challenging. The design is epic and the amount of things to do is endless. I am addicted.
  81. bucs
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    walk in the desert,fall into quicksand,that would be more fun than this game
  82. Robert88
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Elden ring will ultimately go down as one of the greatest games of this generation if not of all time !!! What an amazing game from the beautifully crafted world , to the story and lore , the game play is all fantastic .. bringing me back to old school monster hunter days and dark souls . If I could rate Elden ring higher than a 10 I would .. GOTY! If you don’t like what I said for all theElden ring will ultimately go down as one of the greatest games of this generation if not of all time !!! What an amazing game from the beautifully crafted world , to the story and lore , the game play is all fantastic .. bringing me back to old school monster hunter days and dark souls . If I could rate Elden ring higher than a 10 I would .. GOTY! If you don’t like what I said for all the haters fight me… Expand
  83. Gethin
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Dont usually write reviews. Never played a souls game in my life. This game is absolutely amazing. Solid 10/10. A master piece.
  84. Jam1cks
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Проблема с оптимизоном, надеюсь починят, а так 10/10 игра. Всем кто ждал понравится думаю.
  85. CorvoMarston
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Un chef d'œuvre. Tout y est ou presque : DA folle, combats et gameplay aux **** oignons, histoire captivante avec des secrets partout.
    Seul léger regret : des asets et anim un peu trop recyclé et des textures parfois pas très jolie.
    Mais le reste efface tout cela. Bien sûr, il faut être sensible à l'univers.
  86. Kirkish_Delight
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Now that the casuals have got bored of angrily hammering in 1/10 reviews because they died a few times rather than achieving instant gratification, hopefully the reviews will become a little more representative.
  87. thebeik
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Don't usually leave game reviews, but doing my part to combat the 0 scores that are being put up here constantly.

    First of all this game isn't for everyone - much like most FromSoftware games aren't for everyone. I think all of us nerds alike always are intrigued by these games because of how amazing the worlds they are set are in. Dark High Fantasy and George RR Martin, how could    Don't usually leave game reviews, but doing my part to combat the 0 scores that are being put up here constantly.

    First of all this game isn't for everyone - much like most FromSoftware games aren't for everyone. I think all of us nerds alike always are intrigued by these games because of how amazing the worlds they are set are in. Dark High Fantasy and George RR Martin, how could people not want to jump in. Well, unfortunately for most getting a chance to run through these world, explore their secrets and dive into their lore is a dream they'll never fulfill because the right to do that isn't just handed to you - you have to earn it.

    I think this rings the most true for Elden Ring and is why for the first 4-6 hours I wasn't having a good time with this game. For reference, I have beaten DS3, Bloodborne, and Sekiro prior to this but the start of this game felt wayyyyy harder than any of those. But then after getting my ass handed to me by Margit for the 7th time I decided to go exploring and stumbled upon Weeping Peninsula. After that - it's all she wrote I haven't been able to stop playing this game.

    The open world aspect of Elden Ring is interesting to say the least - the way it is implemented reminds me a lot of Zelda: Twilight Princess from back in the day. Nothing really is guiding you outside of visual queues and some statues that will point you in the direction of caves and dungeons. This was very frustrating at first because I felt like I was running through a world with nothing to do on the surface level, but once you start to learn what to look for and how the game shows you where to go it really opens up.

    The combat is really great - sure there are some broken hitboxes here and there and gank bosses still drive me to my greatest rage but man it's so satisfying to try different Ashes of War and break enemy's poise. The sheer variety of locations, secrets, weapons, quests, and replayability of this title will keep me playing for months on end. It really is a nice change of pace compared to modern open world games.

    If you're struggling don't be afraid to find some guidance online even if it is "spoiling" your experience. If you quit at Margit and don't pick it up again there is no experience to spoil. Do what you gotta do.

    Real rating is 8.5/10 for frame rate issues, massive pop in, and I think a lack of open world mechanic explanation in the beginning. Even though it's a FromSoft game a little more direction to like a trial dungeon or something of that nature would have been helpful for a lot of players.

    If you can't stand this game then go play Ghost of Tsushima - it's a nice blend between Elden Ring's exploration style, traditional Open World exploration style, and a middle ground of difficulty and combat variety. But seriously, embrace being a Tarnished and struggle and claw to becoming an Elden Lord. It's always worth it.    … Expand
  88. Wom
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    I love this game! No matter what corner of the world you go to it always looks stunning and you always want to discover more.
  89. Ramonjgg
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    The fights, the enemies, the weapons, the magic, and the exploration on this huge world, this game caught my hearth and my mind i cant stop playing
  90. Suter
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    Ok, much to my chagrin, I must revise my review since the first review was written in a fit of illogical rage after being shocked by how different this game is from everything else, especially in terms of difficulty. Days after my first review, I decided to really give this game a chance, and you know what? It became one of my favorite games of all time. The sheer vastness of this gameOk, much to my chagrin, I must revise my review since the first review was written in a fit of illogical rage after being shocked by how different this game is from everything else, especially in terms of difficulty. Days after my first review, I decided to really give this game a chance, and you know what? It became one of my favorite games of all time. The sheer vastness of this game has no compare. I won't go on about it, but the fact that my opinion completely flipped is truly remarkable. I'm glad to be alive to experience this masterpiece first-hand.… Expand
  91. MAXMGKT
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Slight performance issues, along with some of the typical FromSoft lazy design choices bring this back from a 10. These criticisms are fairly small in the grand scheme of an excellent experience, which has stunning visuals and an intriguing story that requires you to actually pay attention.
  92. RodCurtis
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    If you are a fan of FromSoftware games and open-world RPGs Elden Ring is a dream. This game doesn't tell you what you NEED to do. You do what YOU want to do. Go where YOU want to go.

    | highly recommend starting this game as a Wretch and not watching 100 videos about how to optimise the first levels or get the 'best' gear. Starting in this way makes the experience even more rewarding    If you are a fan of FromSoftware games and open-world RPGs Elden Ring is a dream. This game doesn't tell you what you NEED to do. You do what YOU want to do. Go where YOU want to go.

    | highly recommend starting this game as a Wretch and not watching 100 videos about how to optimise the first levels or get the 'best' gear. Starting in this way makes the experience even more rewarding than it already is. You don't start with weapons that are already better than the first things you find. Everything is valuable, you adapt the way you play based on the things you find.

    Compare it to games like Valheim or Runescape, you start those adventures with nothing, you get stronger as you explore.

    If you are struggling on an area or boss you can leave and return when you feel stronger instead of feeling like you are required to do it like previous FromSoftware games. You will know when you aren't strong enough to proceed.

    The first time you die to a boss, your first thought might be is this is literally impossible... 20 deaths later when you have learnt most of their attacks and he gets to half health you begin to believe. Then get hit by a second phase which makes it seem even more impossible. 40 deaths later getting to the second phase is now a cake walk and you wonder how you ever doubted yourself. Then its just about learning the rest of the mechanics and believing in your skills with a controller or M&K. Finally when the boss falls... an overwhelming sense of accomplishment, and hopefully a huge item upgrade.

    This is why Elden Ring is so rewarding and everyone who loves a gaming challenge as well as an awesome adventure through a brutal, unforgiving and mysterious world should test their skill and attempt to become.... the Elden Lord.    … Expand
  93. Geo_bee
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This is my first time playing a souls like game and at first I must admit I found it difficult and obscure. Despite that I could tell this was a well crafted game and I knew a little persistence and some research would be needed to fully understand it. I am so glad that I did persist because as my understanding of the game grew so did my intrigue and desire to continue exploring the vastThis is my first time playing a souls like game and at first I must admit I found it difficult and obscure. Despite that I could tell this was a well crafted game and I knew a little persistence and some research would be needed to fully understand it. I am so glad that I did persist because as my understanding of the game grew so did my intrigue and desire to continue exploring the vast world and now I'm fighting all sorts of enemies . 6 hours in and I'm fully hooked and find myself regularly planning what I am going to do on the game when I get home from work. This game has become the inspiration for my procrastination. I can't wait to see what else is out there in this meticulously crafted fantasy world.… Expand
  94. VTHokies1999
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    I can see the point of view that it is a very good game but I don't think it is for me. I honestly got bored about half way through the game and gave up. I felt like the entire time I was basically doing one thing, dodge and then slash at the feet of some big boss. Maybe if I had played a magic class I would have had more fun. I think I need a game with a compelling story to keep meI can see the point of view that it is a very good game but I don't think it is for me. I honestly got bored about half way through the game and gave up. I felt like the entire time I was basically doing one thing, dodge and then slash at the feet of some big boss. Maybe if I had played a magic class I would have had more fun. I think I need a game with a compelling story to keep me engaged and this game doesn't really have that.… Expand
  95. Nattramnar
    Jul 8, 2022
    8
    One of my favorite games, however, it's not a perfect game. Not the best graphics, repeated enemies, a LOT of bosses taken from normal enemies (not surprised if an ant is a boss) and because of that main bosses don't feel unique, BAD, BAD, VERY BAD dual bosses (twin gargoyle? wtf, if you don't know what to put as a boss, don't put anything), typical way from a "souls game" to tell a storyOne of my favorite games, however, it's not a perfect game. Not the best graphics, repeated enemies, a LOT of bosses taken from normal enemies (not surprised if an ant is a boss) and because of that main bosses don't feel unique, BAD, BAD, VERY BAD dual bosses (twin gargoyle? wtf, if you don't know what to put as a boss, don't put anything), typical way from a "souls game" to tell a story (literally you must watch a youtube video to understand tf is going on, even with the damn names) and last but not least, the same "dark souls" combat, come on, no sekiro's deflect? or instead of a roll a "bloodborne dash"? the same battle system, is this a dark souls 3 mod? and the punchline is the failed stealth design, i like that you can crouch but man, stealth is useless.

    Anyways there it goes my goty, anything else it's just perfect LOL.    … Expand
  96. Lunarangelcm
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Brilliant pacing that encourages exploration and provides more choices to sink your time into.
  97. Tdix
    Apr 28, 2022
    9
    A fantastic game that ought to be on everyones must play list! Not sure why they couldnt have added a difficulty slider that grants more/less hp to players/bosses though
  98. cezar55555
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  99. Neonix1
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    The game itself is amazing after spending some time with it. It's completely unlike all the other "production open world games" from Ubisoft, Sony, Microsoft, and others, with it's waypoints, quest log (chores), and being guided through what the developers want you to experience. In Elden Ring, you control the narrative. It's your adventure. It's fantastic! I just wish the framerate wasThe game itself is amazing after spending some time with it. It's completely unlike all the other "production open world games" from Ubisoft, Sony, Microsoft, and others, with it's waypoints, quest log (chores), and being guided through what the developers want you to experience. In Elden Ring, you control the narrative. It's your adventure. It's fantastic! I just wish the framerate was more stable on PS5.… Expand
  100. YouKnowWho2020
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    It is the greatest game ever made. That's about all I have to say; about that.
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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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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