Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

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  1. Jables161
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is From Software‘s most ambitious project, and you can feel that during every second of your playtime. The open world is surely one, if not the best out there, with a lot of bosses, dungeons and overall variety. It‘s just fun. A lot.
  2. vises3037
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    GOAT never played as good designed open world game before. Praise the sun....
  3. Kriewald
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is the best the soulsborne formula has to offer from engaging on your toes combat to deep and thoughtful lore. This series has it all for anyone who wants a challenge and not to have their hand held.
  4. wenekiv422
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Wow, just wow... i expected this to be good but what Miyazaki have did this time is nothing short of masterpiece.
  5. DarkkLion
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me corre bien con una 1050 y el game play es un deleite. No hay duda que es la joya de la corona de forma software, literal tomaron lo mejor de cada uno de sus juegos y los pulieron para wsta entrega… Expand
  6. mariiiiii
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    this game is very fun. played 5 other fromsoft games and this was definitely the best. that’s saying a lot seeing how good ds 1 2 3 bb and sekiro are
  7. jbqf
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I played 20 hours it was a great experience and I am looking forward to finish the game.
  8. YokaiBEATS
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Yeah, the performance sucks. The graphics are also far from what a game released in 2022 should look like and that’s why I’m rating it with 9 instead of 10. But holy sh*t, is this game good! The open world, the lore you have to discover by yourself and so much more make Elden Ring the ultimate Souls game. To everyone saying that there is no story and too little explanation on what to do:Yeah, the performance sucks. The graphics are also far from what a game released in 2022 should look like and that’s why I’m rating it with 9 instead of 10. But holy sh*t, is this game good! The open world, the lore you have to discover by yourself and so much more make Elden Ring the ultimate Souls game. To everyone saying that there is no story and too little explanation on what to do: You are most likely new to this series and that’s why you need to take yourself some time to understand the games mechanics and lore properly. The game may be considered as an open world rpg, but since it is so different from other games of that category, it fits itself into a whole new subgenre that might feel weird to people who are not familiar to the Souls series. That’s why it’s important to get familiar with it to truly enjoy the experience Elden Ring has to offer.… Expand
  9. briansb
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a genre-defining game. It's sad seeing so much vitriol around the game simply because of its warranted critical success, especially from clear review bombers. I'm not going to discredit any legitimate criticism, but for me this game exemplifies a gaming genre that I find most fulfilling. Full disclosure that I'm only roughly 40 hours into my journey (I say "only" because IAbsolutely a genre-defining game. It's sad seeing so much vitriol around the game simply because of its warranted critical success, especially from clear review bombers. I'm not going to discredit any legitimate criticism, but for me this game exemplifies a gaming genre that I find most fulfilling. Full disclosure that I'm only roughly 40 hours into my journey (I say "only" because I haven't even gotten to the second legacy dungeon yet), but it's been a glorious journey thus far full of mystery, intrigue and exploration. As a massive fan of Bloodborne, Sekiro and Dark Souls 3, my expectations for this game were sky high and thus far every expectation has been passed. I think one underrated thing (based on some of the review bombing happening here) is that FromSoft excels at art-direction and experiential gameplay. Does this game have the best graphics or fidelity ever? No, of course not. But when we think about video game as a source of art, those are just two criterium in a vast amount of characteristics that make video games special. Elden Ring exemplifies what makes risk-reward balance in gaming so exciting, and how self-direction and exploration give the players freedom to be punished, rewarded and often times a mix of both, rather than being handheld to growth and points of interest. The game's art direction is incredible, giving life and depth to the open world. Additionally, the legacy dungeon I encountered exemplifies the best in FromSoft level design, showcasing intricacy and careful design without bloat nor oversimplification. There are a lot of mechanics that might confuse or bewilder new players. I encourage everyone who is willing to enjoy this game to its full potential to push themselves to learn enemy move sets, try new strategies and embrace the learning experience. You may not enjoy, but in most cases you'll love the FromSoft game paradigm as much as I did and want to play every game from the developer!… Expand
  10. Rofeky
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Over 30 hours in and have yet to not have fun. Note I am a souls borne fan.… Expand
  11. Xavek
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best FromSoftware game to date! Elden Ring consumes my every waking thought right now. Soulsbourne fans will see it for the masterpiece it is. It is still a FromSoftware game though, so if you don't like Dark Souls or Bloodbourne you probably won't like this one either. If you've never played a FromSoft game, this is a pretty good place to start.
  12. mperezc06
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Todos los que le dais un 0 sois unos maricas que no habrán pasado del primer boss, sois unos mamelufilos mamadores de nabo de Nintendo Pd: Mancos
  13. Talaskri
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Bosses and enemy design 10/10
    World design 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Art direction 10/10 Game play 10/10
    I know this game is not for everyone but if you can handle some challenges in the game you should buy it now
  14. Godofdaworld
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Literally best game ever made Have played it since 5-6 hours and it's just awesome (Few with open world in my opinion)
  15. lodealsole
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Its amazing, but fromsoftware with his tecnical problems makes them go down, i played bligttown on a xbox 360 so low fps dont bother me, looks amazing.
  16. BenGerro
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Actually amazing.

    Literal everything you would want in a souls game. It’s like if you compiled all of Fromsoftwares previous titles and added more on top of it.

    The game is gorgeous on PS5 and I have no idea what people are talking about when they are comparing it to ps3 era visuals. If you loved dark souls, you’ll adore Elden ring.
  17. mas3gothic
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It’s massive, it’s beautiful, it’s challenging, it’s rewarding, it’s deep in lore, it’s masterfully crafted. Put simply, Elden Ring is the best game I have ever played.
  18. CJicey
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful. From the soundtrack, to unique bosses, and the open world exploration. There's so many hidden things you can come across it's insane on top of the fact you can do it with your friends just puts a smile on my face. I'm currently 60 plus hours in and I see no end in sight. This game easily gets a 10 for me and it's among my favorite open world experiencesThis game is absolutely beautiful. From the soundtrack, to unique bosses, and the open world exploration. There's so many hidden things you can come across it's insane on top of the fact you can do it with your friends just puts a smile on my face. I'm currently 60 plus hours in and I see no end in sight. This game easily gets a 10 for me and it's among my favorite open world experiences with Skyrim and breath of the wild beating it slightly.… Expand
  19. Rjbrez01
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing gameplay. Huge open world. Don’t understand the zero scores. I understand frame rate issues for some people but they are on the fix in the future. One of the best games in the last decade.
  20. mdsak
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good game in the world. i feel very good to play. this is a wonderful game.… Expand
  21. jzzle
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Groundbreaking open world RPG in almost every way possible. BOTW on steroids.
  22. Rudolf0
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Hands down not only the best open world, but possibly the best game I’ve ever played this will define future open world rpgs in the future like Skyrim did many years ago. Thank you FromSoftware for this absolute masterpiece!
  23. JTG97
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    In a world of where most large game studios choose to sacrifice quality material and respect to their community over next gen-updates and high performance, FromSoftware stand out. This isn’t a game about delivering a next generation cutting edge graphical evolution from its predecessors, but rather a game about continuing to evolve from the formula that made From successful andIn a world of where most large game studios choose to sacrifice quality material and respect to their community over next gen-updates and high performance, FromSoftware stand out. This isn’t a game about delivering a next generation cutting edge graphical evolution from its predecessors, but rather a game about continuing to evolve from the formula that made From successful and implementing new and big ideas to their core mechanics.
    It’s true the game doesn’t hold hands and isn’t trying to be accessible to everyone, but their past work has never been about that. It’s also true that the game has issues with frame drops on some platforms and doesn’t always look perfect, but for what it achieves and what it’s trying to do in a world this large more than makes up for some issues which are sure to be fixed. FromSoftware could have chosen to make another large open world with weak and uninteresting dialogue, repetitive and boring exploration with the same mechanics we’ve seen in every single other game for the last decade or two, or focused on incredible graphics and unfulfilling gameplay that is safe but accessible, however, they chose to stay true to their core community and expand on what has been working for them. The original Zelda games don’t hold up in todays world because of their graphics, it’s because of the love and care put into creating the world. It’s about the feeling you get when you achieve something after completion. It’s about dedicating time and experiencing the world you are playing in. It’s sad to see so many complaints about how games look these days when those are things that have never really mattered at the end of the day, it’s about the immersion and feeling the games bring.    … Expand
  24. Jdjdjdd8
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Goty 2022 OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
  25. refapri
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I think the idea of open world dark souls is really fresh and good idea. There are not many game that can match the combat of dark souls.

    And for the exploration itself. The game is really huge, there are so many new enemies in every corner that you can find.
  26. Jokehu
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game is damnnnnn good. Been aying for days and loving it. Its my first soulsborne type game and its not that hard and pretty fair.
  27. Nudoru
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. el mejor juego de la puta historia, lo único con lo que no estoy conforme es que luego de matar a godrick se pierde un poco el rumbo y pasas horas y horas yendo a zonas innecesarias, otra cosa que odio es que la muerte por altura aveces es media injusta porque yo podría hacer el sendo Parkour con el caballo y al pisar el piso me muero por caída sin razón, eso me encabrona he perdido muchas almas por eso… Expand
  28. Yoshi25000
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Ce jeux est le meilleur jeux aux quel j'ai joué en trente ans de vie, juste fantastique, 45h de jeux et je suis encore émerveillé je découvre de nouvel chose à ce demander si ça se fini un jour, c'est comme lire un récit fantastique mais la c nous qui en avons le contrôle je ne pensais pas avoir mieux que dark Souls mais C'est des millions de fois mieux,!!! Encore bravo !
  29. Vacho_
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Hace años no sentía la experiencia de exploración y aventura tan sólida como en este juego, si, soy fan de todo lo que hace miyazaki y tenía las espectativas muy altas, más que con cualquier otro juego en mucho tiempo (no suelo ilusionarme o tener espectativas, fui uno de los que fue engañado con las promesas de watch dogs xd) pero elden ring esta siendo un viaje increíble, avanzar en elHace años no sentía la experiencia de exploración y aventura tan sólida como en este juego, si, soy fan de todo lo que hace miyazaki y tenía las espectativas muy altas, más que con cualquier otro juego en mucho tiempo (no suelo ilusionarme o tener espectativas, fui uno de los que fue engañado con las promesas de watch dogs xd) pero elden ring esta siendo un viaje increíble, avanzar en el mapa es un gran orgasmo de 80 horas.… Expand
  30. FrancisOle
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Great game, the best FromSoftware has made and One of my favorite games of all time.
  31. ryryrich3720
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is the most fun I’ve had in a game since early childhood. I’ve only played sekiro and the demon souls remake from the fromsoftware games but I think this tops the list. The game gives you the best elements of an open world game and has a fantastic and draw dropping map
  32. Pod_043
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Is a máster piece. Josh d ksksjdbsb snsjnajsbdvbsjabebnsbsbnsbdnnndbswnnsbmnnfbfbdbdbsbamammamsnsnsnsksmnsbsndbbd
  33. ituano
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    An excellent soulslike with a much bigger world and giant creatures! We have all the familiar ingredients in Demon Souls, Dark Souls Trilogy, Bloodborne and Sekiro, but now with some additional abilities including mount to navigate an open world.
  34. redfade112
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Mix of all previous From games + gorgeous open world = perfect game. Only issues? Small performance problems. With great games came people who bought game and thought it is another Assassins Creed probably - that's the only explanation somebody could give lower than 7
  35. fappers
    May 2, 2022
    10
    This has to be one of the greatest games ever made. Deep lore, fluid combat, grand setting and scale, amazing graphics, rewarding and challenging fights, and a great community. Highly recommend diving in!
  36. FancyGorilla96
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Visual-7.5/10 amazing scenery and detailing but facials still leave a bit to be desired.

    Gameplay-10/10 very fluid, responsive and tight. Almost any playstyle being viable with a bit of effort. Easy to understand but hard to master.

    Story-9/10 Don't wanna say much for spoilers but has very interesting reveals as you go through.
  37. Blizzurdzz
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is one of the games of all time…………………………………………………………………………………….
  38. Subtro
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    60 hours into the game and i dont feel remotely close to finishing the game yet. This game is just too good!
  39. Matias4k
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sinceramente el juego me parece espectacular y un digno merecedor del GOTY 2022… Expand
  40. Kuvaren
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Great game 11/7 review bombers are stupid as hell Ill be playing and enjoying this for months maybe years
  41. Slammerbit
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is the best dark souls game around. The bad reviews are people having a hard time with it, and I might add its most likely thier first time playing a souls game no wonder they are mad lol.


    Great game
  42. aryanc007
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    New soulsborne go brrrrrr. One of the best open world games ever. Really took dark souls to the next level
  43. Wwastedyouth
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Everything we ever wanted from a Fromsoftware game, challenging but rewarding difficulty, not for the heart fainted. Definitely a masterpiece, GOTY and a milestone for open world games.
  44. Cnode
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It's a 9.5 for me. This game gives me the same chills that Zelda Ocarina of Time gave me in 1998.

    The world is designed in a way that your curiosity is constantly challenged. No need for a quest log or anything, you just need to be curious and you'll always be rewarded for it, wherever you go. The gameplay is a super well-tuned dark souls. I have spent 27h and only reached the second    It's a 9.5 for me. This game gives me the same chills that Zelda Ocarina of Time gave me in 1998.

    The world is designed in a way that your curiosity is constantly challenged. No need for a quest log or anything, you just need to be curious and you'll always be rewarded for it, wherever you go. The gameplay is a super well-tuned dark souls. I have spent 27h and only reached the second area of the world. This game is massive. 9.5 for instead of 10 due to the small stuttering and the texture popping on PS5 that are annoying enough to break the immersion, but I am confident that this will be fixed by updates.

    This game is a masterpiece, can't wait to finish it, and play it again.    … Expand
  45. Diarmuid
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Probably the most outstanding game I ever played, from world building to gameplay, graphics and soundtracks. Camera can still be improved.
  46. blacklolz
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    A masterpice, an epic adventure, thanks fromsoftware for this game and hope there will be a sequel .
  47. derpwithouthope
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Never played a souls game but this looked interesting and now I’m so addicted to it! Follow me on twitch and FB @derpwithouthope currently streaming Elden Ring
  48. NoctGamingHD
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    A extremely Amazing game, that has immense difficulty for the newer player to Souls game, But bring a amazing standard to Souls Gaming that hasn't been ment before, Give it, it can be frustrating at the beginning, but once you get though the world opens amazingly well, with a vast open world with many secrets and dungeons to explore with a wide variety bosses. Class building isA extremely Amazing game, that has immense difficulty for the newer player to Souls game, But bring a amazing standard to Souls Gaming that hasn't been ment before, Give it, it can be frustrating at the beginning, but once you get though the world opens amazingly well, with a vast open world with many secrets and dungeons to explore with a wide variety bosses. Class building is surprisingly at one of it best states since Demon souls, with a such a vast choice option that any build can be viable with time and effort. Armor cosmetic could leave much to be desire but make up for it with the mix matching style, but more then make up to it for it weapon system and balance. Despite it low amount of bosses the replay vaule is extrememly high with the vast choice building of builds. Storywise, leave a bit to desire, but make up for it with it indepth lore with the sub characters, allowing for your imagination to run free with what your tarnished back story!!! overrall a amazing game worth your buck!!!… Expand
  49. Rednova
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The game is an absolute masterpiece ! Having played all previous souls games, i can say so far, this is best game FromSoftware has ever made. I am very critical of today's games as there are too many mindless shooting or hack and slash games out there that have no substance and get boring very quick. You won't find that here with Elden Ring. 10/10 all that way and dare i say Game of the year.
  50. RicardoMarques
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Incredible game! Pretty much the best FromSoftware game so far! The open world is beautiful and not empty, the enemies and puzzles are challenging, the customization is better than ever! I know some player, especially on PC, had problems with graphics and performance, but on PS5 the game runs perfectly clean. 100% recommended even if you're not a soulslike fan.
  51. Fr3iza
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This Game is the Dream for all Soulslike Fans. When I read the Negative Comments I see that a lot of These People never Played a Souls Game before.
    If you love Souls Games, you will love this Game. If not don't play it, because it's to hard for you and you will have the hardest time of your life.
  52. jordy69
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Please just listen to the game critics and not the user reviews. There are so many negative reviews by angry Horizon Forbidden West fans because they are mad that Elden Ring stole the spotlight, and it stole it rightfully so. Every single criticism of this game is invalid other than the FPS issues, but FromSoftware is going to fix that soon. The world is breathtaking, the graphics are goodPlease just listen to the game critics and not the user reviews. There are so many negative reviews by angry Horizon Forbidden West fans because they are mad that Elden Ring stole the spotlight, and it stole it rightfully so. Every single criticism of this game is invalid other than the FPS issues, but FromSoftware is going to fix that soon. The world is breathtaking, the graphics are good (despite what the HFW fans are spamming in the reviews), the gameplay is fluid and perfects what other games in the series have not.

    The story is more immersive and accessible than any other Souls title. The world is the most accessible as well, because if you’re stuck on something you can go literally anywhere else on the gigantic map with so much to explore. All character builds are viable so you can do anything you want and be successful. Accessibility is only an issue when you’re obstinate and try to rush through the game without paying attention.

    I can’t believe there are so many 1 and 0 reviews this early into the game’s release. I’ve logged about 30 hours so far and I know the people critiquing this game have either never played it and are HFW fanboys or quit because the game posed the slightest challenge because they can’t pay attention to the great amount of help and hints the game gives you. This game is a verifiable 10/10 and absolutely has lived up to the hype. I cannot wait to see what else this game has to offer.    … Expand
  53. Brig79
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Incredibly enjoyable experience, new to souls games, never played one before, and honestly don't understand what people are saying it's too hard for. The challenge is fun! The game isn't overly hard as long as you don't make stupid mistakes and think through your actions
  54. surasutec
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    An absolute thing of beauty, the pinnacle of everything FromSoft have achieved to date, the best art direction I've ever seen in a game. Take a glance over some of the user reviews (who suspiciously have only created an account to trash this game! perhaps it scored much higher than their favourite run-of-the-mill garbage and that upsets them?) and you'll also see that this is a game that'sAn absolute thing of beauty, the pinnacle of everything FromSoft have achieved to date, the best art direction I've ever seen in a game. Take a glance over some of the user reviews (who suspiciously have only created an account to trash this game! perhaps it scored much higher than their favourite run-of-the-mill garbage and that upsets them?) and you'll also see that this is a game that's managed to make so many people in this user reviews section rage, presumably due to lacking the patience required to see something even moderately challenging to the end.

    Remember: nothing worth doing is easy, skeleton!    … Expand
  55. Nameless_Hollow
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    You don't have the right, O you don't have the right,
    O you don't have the right, O you don't have the right
  56. Christian_torr6
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Best Game fromsoft
    The map and secrets are amazing, it feels familiar but better
    Excelente Game, can't miss it
  57. biel_101
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    O jogo é muito lindo e bem feito, e contínua com a mesma essência de toda a série souls!
  58. Smoughcake
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I'm 60 hours in and in love with this game. I started way back with demons souls if you are a souls fan you will absolutely love this game the open world is so dense its filled with so many unique weapons and armor to find not to mention the rework of spells and faith feels truly amazing
  59. Zankyou
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    The game itself is amazing i dont wanna spoil anything to you guys but all i can say that this is the ultimate souls game especially the questlines and bosses
  60. Monty_mole2121
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    Elden ring is a phenomenal game, the level of freedom reminds me of breath of the wild, such as having unrestricted access to the open world (with minor exceptions) this all leads to a game where you truly don't know what will happen next as chests and teleport you across the map and large underground caverns can take you to brand new areas way before you should've been there. But theElden ring is a phenomenal game, the level of freedom reminds me of breath of the wild, such as having unrestricted access to the open world (with minor exceptions) this all leads to a game where you truly don't know what will happen next as chests and teleport you across the map and large underground caverns can take you to brand new areas way before you should've been there. But the place where elden ring shines most is the combat. The gaurd counter move adds so much to the core gameplay and can help you turn the tide similar to a parry. Overall i would highly recommend this game for any die hard from soft fan's… Expand
  61. ForgedMeteorite
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is simply a masterpiece. It sums up all of fromsofts developing and brings it together to make a brand new experience.
  62. Benlugo113
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Im new to the souls series, nevettheless I love this game. I have not felt a feeling of inmersion that this game gave me since RDR2. The difficulty is perfect, it makes you learn your enemies moves and weaknesses in order to beat them. 10/10
  63. JackieShort
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Having played all previous Fromsoft games, I can say with confidence that this is the best game from them to date. Outstanding world with freedom given to the player allowing you to explore the map, rewarding you while doing so as you find various items, lore. You're gonna fall in love with this excellent game, especially if you enjoyed other Fromsoft titles.
  64. santzera
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game i’ve played in my life! The amount of things to discover, explore and fight is breathtaking. The mix of Soulslike and Open World fits too well, im currently at 40 hours of gameplay and there is so much more to explore. For the people complaining about the lore and quests, probaly never played a souls game before. 10/10 GOAT
  65. sicilia1015
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The game is a masterpiece, reading people complaining about the game having performance issues (not my case at all) and giving it a 0 note just for that is just sad, also people complaining about the game being to punshing or being too much like Dark Souls, people, what did you expect, is a SOULS game after all, if a GENRE of course it will be like Dark Souls
  66. Vahraone85
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden ring ist einfach nur großartig, ein meisterwerk,
    Die beste open World aller Zeiten.
    Ein Spiel welches nur alle 10 erscheint.
  67. Annaeoh
    Mar 28, 2023
    8
    What i don't really get about all these low ratings here is how someone can buy a soulslike and complain about it's soulslike-style. Elden Ring is a soulslike in an open world. And while this is its biggest strength it seems to turn out as its achilles heel as well.
  68. Holly_Marie
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my first souls game and the best way to review this is to tell you what has happened, so here we go. Very minor spoilers.

    Character creation was good and I created Isabelle. It was kinda hard to make her pretty, but this is standard these days and there is lots of options at least. It’s passable if not exceptional. Then we get a cool cutscene telling us to find the Elden ring, very dramatic and it was a good scene. I started in a little chapel and got to look around an area before I met the first ‘boss’, a giant spider with lots of swords that killed me very quickly which apparently is a dark souls thing.

    I woke up in a grave where there was a small tutorial and killable boss and then went up on a lift... and wow, huge big world. I got told to head north to a castle but I’m free to go anywhere. Walking the path to the north is a man on a horse. And here is the thing. Seems like I could kill it with my starter gear. But he is very tough. I would have to fight and die and learn and repeat, for a while. Or.... I can sneak around and completely ignore him seemingly forever. Or... I can go somewhere else, get some better stats and gear and come back and challenge him when I’m stronger. Which is what I choose.

    So I decide to look around first. Down south there is a beach.. to the east a forest... ruins to the west.. I found a little cave with a wolf man boss and while he killed me too, he was easier than the horse and after a few tries he was dead and I looted a talisman that helps me against fire, was quite rewarding I thought, nice buzz from killing the boss.

    Now I found a camp with enemy soldiers and take their armor. I also got my weapon, the ‘flail’ which is ball on chain, and after getting the stats to use it I’m feeling stronger. I also got to summon a pack of wolves. I tried the horse guy again but he’s still a bit much so I am going to look somewhere else.

    So, to me this is super fun. I’m very immersed, very challenged, I’m searching caves and fighting bosses and getting loot. I’ve seen a HUGE dragon and the horse guy is waiting for me, as is apparently the first real boss who I haven’t even seen yet in 15 or so hours. Now a lot of the reviews are about the performance. World, music, graphics and gameplay is great but there are performance issues for sure. Sometimes the grass just appears under me, and sometimes the frames stutter a bit. I found that this doesn’t affect my game that much. It’s not often enough that it matters to me personally, but I do understand that should exclude it from 10/10. It is noticeable, and also the ‘quality’ mode is unplayable compared to performance mode, so it does need to take a point off just in terms of overall quality of the game. I also did struggle with the character creation like I mentioned, the females are too masculine by default and perhaps this is a design choice, but I like to create characters that look a bit like me and they’re not allowing that here. Not sure if this is a political statement or why, but really feels weird you can’t just say it’s a female body and have it look like a girl. But when this is the main issue then have to say the game is good! I happily give it 9/10 honestly. I’m enjoying it a lot and when I’m not playing I’m thinking about what I’m going to do next.    … Expand
  69. DAVIDRB
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    On peut dire que graphiquement ce n’est pas la claque et que fromsoftware ne se renouvelle pas avec son gameplay….
    Pour le reste, c’est un vrais chef-d’œuvre, une direction artistique à couper le souffle. Une aventure épique,un contenu gargantuesque, en bref, un jeu incroyable qui devrait inspirer beaucoup d’autres studios .
    Bravo M. Miyazaki…. Bravo Fromsoftware.
  70. MonjeBlanco
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego, mancos , dejen de poner ceros y unos!!! Una obra de arte atemporal, es historia pura! Y la estamos viviendo
  71. LucasBudart
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Superou todas minhas expectativas. Melhor direção de arte que já vi (por mais que não seja os melhores gráficos que já vi). Mundo aberto RIDICULAMENTE BOM.

    Perfeito? Não. Mocap praticamente inexistente e otimização fraquíssima. Infelizmente acho que isso nunca será o foco de jogos do oriente, mas nada que rebaixe o jogo.
  72. Acrolis
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a Souls game at its core, but it's the ultimate version of a Souls game. It feels like the culmination of everything From Software has worked on in the last 15 years coming together in one incredible package. A massive, beautiful open world with dungeons all throughout. Top tier boss fights, and combat that's been refined, adopting some elements from previous FS games andElden Ring is a Souls game at its core, but it's the ultimate version of a Souls game. It feels like the culmination of everything From Software has worked on in the last 15 years coming together in one incredible package. A massive, beautiful open world with dungeons all throughout. Top tier boss fights, and combat that's been refined, adopting some elements from previous FS games and introducing new mechanics like the guard counter. interesting and complex level design that will have you obsessively searching around every corner, and now with a whole new element of verticality thanks to jumping being introduced. RPG character building and stat allocation, allowing you to customize in depth what kind of character you want to play. If you're a fan of From Software's previous works it's 100% a must play.

    The issue with the user reviews of this game is that it's the first From Soft game to truly catch the attention of the masses. These games do not hold your hand and they're not afraid to kick you into the dirt. I have a feeling this left a lot of people frustrated on first impression, who then promptly dropped the game and proceeded to write a negative review blaming their lack of ability on the game. If you're new to this series, keep in mind that it takes patience and persistence. It will be difficult at times, but you'll learn and overcome, eventually mastering the game, and I think once you do, these games offer an experience like no other.    … Expand
  73. Bleedyl
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game of the decade! I love the souls series and this game is the best one that FromSoftware has ever made. They have taken everything of their previous developed games, picked the best parts and put it in a gigantic open world free to explore for everyone from beginning. And there is a lot to explore. There are so many different types of weapons with different playstyles. EveryBest game of the decade! I love the souls series and this game is the best one that FromSoftware has ever made. They have taken everything of their previous developed games, picked the best parts and put it in a gigantic open world free to explore for everyone from beginning. And there is a lot to explore. There are so many different types of weapons with different playstyles. Every bossfight is unique and challenging. I will definetly buy a dlc of this game if they will develop one.… Expand
  74. Hopside
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing! I will admit that I am biased, but FromSoft did it again. I thought I wouldn't like the open world exploration bit because of how many games get that wrong, but I was very wrong.
  75. wdywfv
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    After 40+ hours with the game, I can definitely say that it's one of the best open world games I've ever had the chance to play. Unlike most open world games that release nowadays, Elden Ring does not hold your hand constantly throughout your adventure, but instead gives you the core tools in order to go out and explore the huge world at your own pace.

    It really does feel like    After 40+ hours with the game, I can definitely say that it's one of the best open world games I've ever had the chance to play. Unlike most open world games that release nowadays, Elden Ring does not hold your hand constantly throughout your adventure, but instead gives you the core tools in order to go out and explore the huge world at your own pace.

    It really does feel like everywhere you go, you will encounter some interesting creatures, npcs, locations and bosses. I believe that this is the most beginner friendly game from FromSoftware, as everytime you hit a wall you can just go someplace else and get stronger.

    Regarding the difficulty, it's what you'd expect from a FromSoftware game. It packs a challenge, but it does provide all sorts of tools that you can use to ease your experience. Regarding the combat, you can tell that they have picked mechanics from all of their previous games, and it feels more fluid and developed than ever.

    The art direction is amazing, from the moment you step outside into the world you are hit with a wonderful scenery and this stays consistent throughout the game.

    I did not have any performance issues, the game stayed at a constant 55-60 fps on Performance Mode (PS5) and I've only experienced one minor bug.

    I would take low ratings seen here with a grain of salt, it appears that they mostly come from people who were not familiar with FromSoftware's game style but bought the game without any research due to hype. If you like a game constantly telling you what to do, providing no challenge whatsoever, duplicating the same locations and enemies throughout the whole map while using basic and clunky fighting mechanics (basically most open world games nowadays), Elden Ring is not the game for you.

    Otherwise, if you're looking for an adventure where you will feel extremely immersed and where you can feel like you are slowly getting better as you explore the world, please play it as soon as possible.    … Expand
  76. Papshady
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I was shocked to see people giving this game a bad rating. I am so picky when it comes to console games (games in general); however, this game appears flawless to me. I loved the look of darksouls games but they were so damn hard. I find this game challenging but not like demon souls games. The open world, ambiance, im speechless. Just an amazing game that has so much mystery i findI was shocked to see people giving this game a bad rating. I am so picky when it comes to console games (games in general); however, this game appears flawless to me. I loved the look of darksouls games but they were so damn hard. I find this game challenging but not like demon souls games. The open world, ambiance, im speechless. Just an amazing game that has so much mystery i find myself thinking about the game when im not playing it. Been over a decade since ive been that into a game.… Expand
  77. Aldebaran92
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Things you need to know if you are a beginner:

    The game is not easy, but it is not difficult either. it's probably one of the most accessible From Software games ever. Take your time to learn the game mechanics and you won't regret it. Remember it is an RPG and tactics matter. For those who have already played DS, it could be a "more of the same", but it is much improved in the    Things you need to know if you are a beginner:

    The game is not easy, but it is not difficult either.
    it's probably one of the most accessible From Software games ever. Take your time to learn the game mechanics and you won't regret it. Remember it is an RPG and tactics matter.

    For those who have already played DS, it could be a "more of the same", but it is much improved in the mechanics and in the possibilities of the game.

    The open world isn't perfect, but it makes you want to constantly explore it.

    It has some technical flaws, but it will certainly be improved with patches in the coming weeks.    … Expand
  78. Mr_Meling
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game I've tried in a long time! Never tried any of the previous Souls games, but this is amazing. Challenging and frustrating at times, but always fun.
  79. Captain_Trips
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    10/10 just for all these try hards throwing out 0's. Gameplay is fine, graphics are decent. Smooth as butter in performance mode. Typical From Software difficulty, but all of you clowns complaining about it knew that before pre-ordering, right? Right.
  80. Jonathan_j
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    WARNING! Don't trust any reviews that gave the game a score under 5! A score like that is insulting to the developers who spent a lot of time creating this game. I am a huge Souls fan so my score is a bit bias. Some people mention the outdated graphics and yes the graphics aren't as good looking as the new horizon game, and there might be some pop-ins here and there, and yet this is stillWARNING! Don't trust any reviews that gave the game a score under 5! A score like that is insulting to the developers who spent a lot of time creating this game. I am a huge Souls fan so my score is a bit bias. Some people mention the outdated graphics and yes the graphics aren't as good looking as the new horizon game, and there might be some pop-ins here and there, and yet this is still one of the most beautiful games I've ever played, because of the incredible art style. Other reviews mention the difficulty as being a bad part of the game, the game is mechanically difficult, this means that the enemies have complicated and fast move sets and you will die a lot, so of you don't enjoy that, I don't recommend the game. I've seen a lot of people mention that the game is empty, that is also false, the game is full of content and secrets, I have to admit that the sidequests and lore are very cryptic, this is also something that people criticized as being something bad but that is also incorrect. The game doesn't shove the story in your face rather it just roughly explains what's going on in the world whilst hiding a lot of the details under the hood. The main problem with those reviews is that they're comparing EldenRing to other open world games that are great and then say that ER is bad because it does things differently. I'll give an analogy to the absent story argument, let's say there's a sushi chef and he makes the best sushi in the world, like it's perfectly done, the rice is perfectly cooked, the fish is fresh from the market and there's a perfect amount of sauce. That would make it an objectively good sushi right? Would it then make sense to criticize the sushi for not having fries as a side dish when that was never the point of the meal? Of course not and in ER's case the fries is the story, Miyazaki never meant for EldenRing to have a storyline as the main part of the game. So if you're expecting a deep story like the Witcher3 I also don't recommend the game. However if you want to immerse yourself in an incredibly diverse and challenging world, where you can play with tons of different playstyles and if you enjoy exploration, the game is absolutely for you, of course there's much more to the game than the previously mentioned points, but those are things you'll find out for yourself !… Expand
  81. SaschaL
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Id rate this game a 9 but want to counter some of the review bombing. It seems like many people fell into the game because of the hype unprepared for how fromsoft does its storytelling. If you talk to npcs and read item descriptions the rich story comes together very well. The world is chockfull of great gear and unique encounters. And folks who think comparing the mechanics to previousId rate this game a 9 but want to counter some of the review bombing. It seems like many people fell into the game because of the hype unprepared for how fromsoft does its storytelling. If you talk to npcs and read item descriptions the rich story comes together very well. The world is chockfull of great gear and unique encounters. And folks who think comparing the mechanics to previous fromsoft titles is a reason for a low score confuse me. There is plenty added to the combat system and a new degree of verticality that makes exploring better than its ever been. Im about 50hrs in and still getting surprised by things, and still feel engaged. Didnt have to grind once. If something in the map feels hard, come back to it later, not a tricky concept in open world games. I will say that the performance issues at launch are problematic, but nothing that wont get addressed in patches. The game is hard, but the open world helps with accessibility since you can try somewhere else. I will critique that the game should imply more thoroughly that following the main bath for a bit first nets you the ability to level, travel faster, and use items that help your progression. Missing those and wandering off is a possibility. Im probably a fromsoft fanboy, and this game requires time and immersive investment. But I think its great, and doesnt deserve to get review bombed by people who didnt bother to listen to the npcs talk about the world.… Expand
  82. RASEC721
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Simplemente perfección, es el mejor juego de mundo abierto jamás creado con la esencia de fromsofware, es impresionante los paisajes el mapa y sobre todo los enemigos, a medida que avanzó es algo nuevo y no deja de sorprenderme. Es lo mejor de lo mejor. Gracias fromsofware
  83. TurnaboutSticks
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    A culmination of all things From has done throughout the series. This is the true realization of what Dark Souls was leading to.
  84. Neefeela
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Don’t let the user score fool you.

    It’s a masterpiece!

    If you’ve played ds3 or bloodborne you’ll love it
  85. pattythicc
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Everyone that is ranking this low are the people that are upset there isn't a difficulty scale
  86. Jester_IN
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This is game is a masterpiece anyway you look at it.
    Contender for best RPG of ALL time
  87. GinStAd
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    After plying around 18 hours I can say that this Is the best souls game available, the game has some performance problems but they are not affecting the gameplay at all and are minor when you play with the performance setting enabled, the graphics are not great but the art style Is beutiful, in any way this looks like a PS3 game, the graphics are a little more like DS3 which Is not bad butAfter plying around 18 hours I can say that this Is the best souls game available, the game has some performance problems but they are not affecting the gameplay at all and are minor when you play with the performance setting enabled, the graphics are not great but the art style Is beutiful, in any way this looks like a PS3 game, the graphics are a little more like DS3 which Is not bad but not great like demons souls remake, when you explore the map and dungeons you find weapons and level up making the game not as difficulty as the other souls games, I love this game as a souls fan, this is not a game for casual gamers that is why we see a lot of people complaining here.… Expand
  88. dOoObface
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I've been playing these games since the first Dark Souls, and this takes everything from the previous Souls/Borne games and perfects it.

    Plays closest to Dark Souls/Demon's Souls. If you liked either of those, you'll love this.
  89. wakeyjakey
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Truly, this is the amalgamation of every mainline FS game. Combat polished and improved taking notes from Sekiros stance breaking mixed with DS3’s options for weaponry and play style. The world is beautiful and filled with secrets. I’ve logged in over 24 hours and I haven’t even hit 16% completed. Bosses are ramped up for more rage quit moments. Most fun I’ve had in years.
  90. Helakres
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Mükemmele yakın açık dünyası. Her köşeden ne çıkacağını merakla beklediğin, Devamlı keşfetme hissi içerisinde bulunduğun baş yapıt. Attığınız her adımda karşılaşacağınız düşmanlar sizi terletecek.
  91. Savagevenom
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Please refrain from coming to do review bombing, this is not just a game, it is a piece of art that reflects the dedication and love of the developers, it is a large-scale dark fantasy world that will make you stick to the screen for hours if you have enough dedication.

    This is not a game that takes you by the hand and tells you who you should talk to, where you have to go, what objects    Please refrain from coming to do review bombing, this is not just a game, it is a piece of art that reflects the dedication and love of the developers, it is a large-scale dark fantasy world that will make you stick to the screen for hours if you have enough dedication.

    This is not a game that takes you by the hand and tells you who you should talk to, where you have to go, what objects you should get, basically nothing, because you are the one who must be observant, pay attention to the environment, discover things for yourself, in other words, think.

    The graphics are the same as what was shown in the demos and previews, if the graphics were not to your liking, why did they buy the game and then come to say that they are bad?
    The game features some framerate issues on ps5 and other platforms, but that will be fixed over time.
    The graphics are very good, enough to set us in its story.
    The gameplay is basically the same as the previous souls, which is more than fine, with more flexible mechanics and we can even jump!
    The designs of the enemies are excellent, some even scary.
    The design of the world is the best I've seen in any video game, much better than the Witcher or Zelda, just incomparable and it's going to take your breath away.
    In conclusion, this game is not for everyone, most of us got more than we expected from the game and beforehand it had already been communicated that the difficulty was going to be similar to its previous games, if you do not like the graphics because it is your opinion but not the absolute truth, because most of us love them.    … Expand
  92. Drifter17x
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Very sad that some users are giving this beautiful piece of gaming history bad scores because of occasional pop in or stutters. I honestly think that most of them didn't even play the game they just wanted an easy mode but ultimately didn't get one, either that or they just want their favorite game to be rated higher. Either way, I am 43 hours into the game and I can say without a doubtVery sad that some users are giving this beautiful piece of gaming history bad scores because of occasional pop in or stutters. I honestly think that most of them didn't even play the game they just wanted an easy mode but ultimately didn't get one, either that or they just want their favorite game to be rated higher. Either way, I am 43 hours into the game and I can say without a doubt that I have never had as many "ooo" and "ahhhhh" moments while playing a video game. Elden Ring is an RPG lovers Dream, a very dark dream but a wonderful one nonetheless. Combat is a step above DS3 adding different mechanics and weapons. Ashes of war allow for weapon customization ive never experienced in soulsborne game and the spells offer some of the most stunning visuals to date. The big selling point for me is the amount of exploration that can be done while traversing the lands between. Continuously setting a marker on my map to go see what awaits me at my destination only to notice something lurking in the distance or a cave that I would have missed had I not been trying to avoid the enemies in the middle of the area. My only issue with this game is the way quests are tracked, please note I am very familiar with the works of Fromsoft and their approach to quests and the usual exhaustion of dialogue to progress a characters storyline so you can speak with them again in the next area. I just feel it could have been optimized better for a game of this scale. In summary, Elden Ring will be the standard in which I hold for all RPG's moving forward and is undeniably one of the best games I have ever played. Sincerely, your average (not casual) gamer with 27 years of gaming experience.… Expand
  93. Sergio3282
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Quel jeu incroyable bourré d’aventure et de découverte c’est un vrai plaisir à parcourir malgré une technique qui montre parfois quelques faiblesses mais qui est largement compensé par sa direction artistique de haute volée et un gameplay tjr aussi précis et exigeant,la formule de From Software est ici à son apogée et ravira tous ces fans ainsi que les nouveaux joueurs. Une expérience àQuel jeu incroyable bourré d’aventure et de découverte c’est un vrai plaisir à parcourir malgré une technique qui montre parfois quelques faiblesses mais qui est largement compensé par sa direction artistique de haute volée et un gameplay tjr aussi précis et exigeant,la formule de From Software est ici à son apogée et ravira tous ces fans ainsi que les nouveaux joueurs. Une expérience à vivre absolument !!… Expand
  94. Pogge96
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Just finished the game. Had my doubts in the beginning about the open world and that enemys dont scale with you. But i have to say that i love it. But it takes time to get used to it.
    Performance was absolutely ok for me on my PS5. No issues in boss fights just sometimes a slight lag while exploring (just a second or so).
    Music is great, its extremely tough even for Souls Veterans. I    Just finished the game. Had my doubts in the beginning about the open world and that enemys dont scale with you. But i have to say that i love it. But it takes time to get used to it.
    Performance was absolutely ok for me on my PS5. No issues in boss fights just sometimes a slight lag while exploring (just a second or so).
    Music is great, its extremely tough even for Souls Veterans. I played every single souls game and I must say that the Elden Ring main Bosses are maybe the hardest of the whole Franchise.
    I love it and can recommend it to souls veterans. Newbies should maybe start with a normal Dark Souls game. I find a more linear progressions system easier for beginners.    … Expand
  95. urmatawil
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I would write a more in depth review, but i'm too busy playing Elden Ring.

    Feels like I'm in Berserk
  96. Chuwi1
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing. I wasn't ready for so much Awesome together in one package.
    It is From Software at their best.
  97. fckhorizondown
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    elden ring is simply astonishing i love the graphics and the bosses also the soundtrack is fantastic and the verticality added with the jumps make the game more ejoyable and adds variety to the gameplay
  98. DonAZ
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I am enjoying the game to the fullest! Great RPG, amazing environment
  99. Donelaitis_
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    Tough break for Horizon Forbidden West, coming out a week before Elden Ring. Both are fantastic games, but from the moment my copy of Elden Ring arrived, I haven't touched the former. Elden Ring isn't perfect, but it is easily my favorite souls-like game, with Bloodborne coming in second. I'll quickly address the review bombers: most of these 0 scores are clearly bad faith and shouldn't beTough break for Horizon Forbidden West, coming out a week before Elden Ring. Both are fantastic games, but from the moment my copy of Elden Ring arrived, I haven't touched the former. Elden Ring isn't perfect, but it is easily my favorite souls-like game, with Bloodborne coming in second. I'll quickly address the review bombers: most of these 0 scores are clearly bad faith and shouldn't be entertained. On the PS5, I haven't had any performance issues in my 80 hours of gameplay, although I have seen some minor bugs like pop-in which I'm sure will be addressed with future patches. And that's that. For the positives, there are so many. Here are a few of mine that I haven't seen mentioned:

    1) HORSE COMBAT. This is by far the coolest addition to the game. It's not mechanically complex, but man it's entertaining to mow down an enemy camp like a 12th century marauder on horseback. And boss battles on horseback, of which there are MANY, take on an epic and high-stakes nature I hadn't previously experienced in a souls-like game.

    2) Seamless blend of linear and non-linear gameplay. Some open world games, like GTA 5 and RDR2, do this very poorly. Linear indoor sections feel like an afterthought and the on-the-rails nature of the action kills any sense of tension. In Elden Ring, linear indoor areas and non-linear outdoors areas work seamlessly together to vary up the gameplay. For instance, you're free to wander the open map and engage or not engage enemies as you see fit. But then you venture into a massive castle, or an underground city, and the game takes on the tension, suspense, and danger of previous souls-likes, with traps, ambushes, and puzzles. It's great.

    3) An open world game that doesn't hold your hand. Take Horizon for example. Anytime you arrive at a new location, NPCs and points of interest are automatically marked for you on the map with a ?. Quests are listed in the quest log. This is all very convenient, but for me it takes away from the immersion. Quests become a tedious laundry list to complete. Not in Elden Ring though. No quest markers. No quest logs. The only hints you receive are organically in-game and it's up to you to remember them. Just like in REAL LIFE, right?? It's a great concept and encourages you to scour every inch of the detailed world for hidden dungeon entrances, NPCs, merchants, and bosses.

    As I said above, Elden Ring isn't a perfect game, but it's probably my favorite open world game, BOTW included. I hope this short review has piqued your interest! Don't let the bad faith actors dissuade you.    … Expand
  100. Dziedzic
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    On PC I've had few of the problems, from my own looking into the problems it seems the problems are only with the highest end computers not the mid range computers like mine. On the game play it feels like a more refined and expanded Dark Souls 3, so for those familiar with From Soft think better DS3 with a massive open world.
    For anyone not familiar with the games, this is a game that    On PC I've had few of the problems, from my own looking into the problems it seems the problems are only with the highest end computers not the mid range computers like mine. On the game play it feels like a more refined and expanded Dark Souls 3, so for those familiar with From Soft think better DS3 with a massive open world.
    For anyone not familiar with the games, this is a game that takes time and skills that you'll learn by playing, from boss moves and when to attack, roll/jump to not get hit. When playing there's always a way to avoid damage but learning how to get around it will take time. That's to say the "Get good" meme is actually the advice due to every playstyle being just as viable as each other, but ultimately Elden Ring just like the other Soulsborn games they aren't easy games that everyone will be able to just pick up, but if you have the time and patience you can get good enough to go the whole game never taking damage at level 1.    … Expand
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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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