Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. Fallen_Mytho
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    GOTY. Ponies are review bombing so they can flaunt GoW Ragnarok's higher user score on twitter, absolutely pathetic. I thought I may as well jump in and do my part in mitigating this bs lol.
  2. oblisk
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    it is the best game of the year, it made open world games better again it r
  3. Skavna
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played, definitely recommend anyone who enjoys playing Open-World and Soulsborne like.
  4. Mitchfynde
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Fromsoft continues making the best games of all time. I don't know how they do it.
  5. Moielkillo
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Es juego fresco ,mundo abierto es genial tienes miles de cosas que hacer en todo mundo ,es increíble
  6. apostolisd
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
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  7. Blenten15
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 100 hours in and hardly touched th surface. Music, design and everything just a solid 11/10.… Expand
  8. ree1
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Stop review bombing this game. It's pathetic. God of war is good, but its fans doing this shows they don't think it can win without help.
  9. Dovahkin666
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    I haven’t been addicted to a game like this since Skyrim. I’ve bought every copy of Skyrim since release and all collectibles. You can say I’m a dedicated Skyrim fan. Well, Elden ring just became my new favorite game! I’ve started collecting everything. It seriously the best game I’ve played since Skyrim! Definitely getting my vote for Game of the Year
  10. Sohelanthropus
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    As a true Souls fan (all Platinums and an abid PvPer and invader since DeS), ELDEN RING is a great game that has very fun gameplay, exploration (if on first playthrough), great soundtrack and overall good and serious "vibes" (the game takes itself seriously and it has a soul).

    But, it holds your hand too much with stuff like tutorials, Ashen Summons, OP weapons and spells, no solo host    As a true Souls fan (all Platinums and an abid PvPer and invader since DeS), ELDEN RING is a great game that has very fun gameplay, exploration (if on first playthrough), great soundtrack and overall good and serious "vibes" (the game takes itself seriously and it has a soul).

    But, it holds your hand too much with stuff like tutorials, Ashen Summons, OP weapons and spells, no solo host invasions, stance breaking, not many dangerous enemies.
    It also is very easy to overlevel an area, because the game does a very poor job gating and placing weapon upgrade materials and Rune gains all throughout the game's areas; making it so, for example, you reach to the Academy of Raya Lucaria at lvl 65-70 (if you've done some decent exploring) when that area feels balanced around lvl 53-60.

    Overall, I firmly believe From Software casualized the game too much and we the fans didn't gatekeep enough to counteract that.

    And yet, it still is on one of the best games ever made and the best to come out in these past 2 years, because the game HAS a soul, it has charm and you can feel it was made with love and respect, something most games lack nowadays.

    I give it an 8, to me a 10 would be the likes of true masterpieces that didn't give a **** about others and they succeeded in doing so, aka Bloodborne, Metal Gear Solid 3, Halo 3 and dark Souls 2 SoFTS.

    If you are a manchild who wants to start doing something badass, play ELDEN RING and stop playing those **** generic action cinematic games like Horizon, Last Of Us or GoW.    … Expand
  11. Mercury477
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time ! Everything is pure perfection! The epitome of all the years that they created this genre with . Perfection ! Thanks from Software
  12. xxx_nesquik_xxx
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    A game that could have been the best and perfect in its genre and form, but turned out to be just great. The main problems are the open world and unbalanced complexity. Otherwise, the game is really perfect: PVP has become more responsive and enjoyable, a lot of weapons and armor, a wonderful sound, plot, lore and interaction with the game world. It's a shame, but I hope the fromsoftwareA game that could have been the best and perfect in its genre and form, but turned out to be just great. The main problems are the open world and unbalanced complexity. Otherwise, the game is really perfect: PVP has become more responsive and enjoyable, a lot of weapons and armor, a wonderful sound, plot, lore and interaction with the game world. It's a shame, but I hope the fromsoftware will get better… Expand
  13. Sephiroth_7_7
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    I played my fair amount of souls like games, this is the ulitmate version of a souls like. It has everything that makes it stand out and it just feels great. The gamepley, the story, the graphics, the soundtrack everything about this game screams 10/10, this game has become one of my top 10 fav games of all time easily.
  14. NowhereFast
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This is without a doubt the best game FromSoftware has ever done. This game is huge with tons of dungeons and areas and secret zones to explore, and you will want to explore all of it. This game has tons of builds you can make, complimented with hundreds of spells and weapons that really bolster this game's replay value. Games like this are far and few between, so you better be sure to buy it.
  15. AncianoAgresibo
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring es el resultado de más de una década de trabajo de parte del equipo de Fromsofware, puliendo las mecánicas y el gameplay hasta un punto en el que roza la perfección. No sólo es un juego del estilo Souls extraordinario, con batallas y enemigos memorables, complicados y , sobre todo, con un lore muy elaborado y extenso detrás, si no que también ha incorporado de forma fluida elElden Ring es el resultado de más de una década de trabajo de parte del equipo de Fromsofware, puliendo las mecánicas y el gameplay hasta un punto en el que roza la perfección. No sólo es un juego del estilo Souls extraordinario, con batallas y enemigos memorables, complicados y , sobre todo, con un lore muy elaborado y extenso detrás, si no que también ha incorporado de forma fluida el concepto de "mundo abierto" , cosa que tiene mucho mérito al ser el primer juego del estilo que desarrolla esta empresa. He leído muchas críticas acerca del rendimiento en PC, pero, por lo menos yo, creo que no importa que haya alguna que otra bajada de FPS's cuando las cosas cargan, teniendo en cuenta que si no utilizamos el viaje rápido hay muy escasas pantallas de carga. Aprovecho para recalcar lo bien optimizado que está el juego para PS4/PS5, nunca me ha dado un tirón (salvo en cierta zona del mapa) y los gráficos también son bastante buenos. Pasando a otra cosa, la "dificultad" de la que muchos jugadores casuales se quejan, y de la que estoy bastante seguro será la causa de que Elden Ring no gane el GOTY (Aclaro que estos premios no pueden tomarse en serio después del robo de rdr2), no es alta, y puede ser incluso disminuida todavía más usando diversos "cheeses" o elementos desbalanceados como la lágrima mimética, RoB, Cometa Azur... o "Burn O, flame" contra Malenia, por ejemplo. Últimamente está siendo comparado duramente con God of War: Ragnarök, cuyos fanáticos más radicales desacreditan el mérito que tiene este juego (Hay que admitir que GoW 5 es un juegazo aunque a mí no me entretenga demasiado), habiendo sido creado por una empresa mucho más pequeña que Sony (Que cuenta con unos 100.000 trabajadores) y aún así haciendo competencia de esta manera. No me queda nada más que agregar, solo espero que Elden Ring sea valorado como lo merece (sin recibir tanto odio de los mencionados anteriormente) y que agreguen más contenido que podamos disfrutar, y volver a criticar, los que verdaderamente pudimos pasar de Velo Tormentoso ;).… Expand
  16. sephiroth42
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    The best Souls, the art, the music, the difficulty is what I ask from this kind of games and they knew how to do it, several bosses, several hours, open world, a lot to do, a lot to see.
  17. YZDSA
    Jun 30, 2023
    7
    Still the souls games are weak from the narrative telling factor.. the world are fantastic however the game its not for all the gamers.. its too hard.. nice to try but its not a fun experience for the beginners
  18. MadMix
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    История и сюжет. Наверно это самый слабый, скучный и неинтересный лор из всех soulslike игр FromSoftware… Мотивация и заинтересованность крайне слабые, чтобы двигаться вперед.

    Персонажи. Каждый npc прописан грамотно и добротно, в чем разработчики преуспели еще в предыдущих играх. Однако наш персонаж (со времен Demon’s Souls) - безликая тень без голоса, эмоций и характера. Мир и    История и сюжет. Наверно это самый слабый, скучный и неинтересный лор из всех soulslike игр FromSoftware… Мотивация и заинтересованность крайне слабые, чтобы двигаться вперед.

    Персонажи. Каждый npc прописан грамотно и добротно, в чем разработчики преуспели еще в предыдущих играх. Однако наш персонаж (со времен Demon’s Souls) - безликая тень без голоса, эмоций и характера.

    Мир и локации. Вы будете под впечатлением первые 60 часов игры. Локации пустые и растянутые, из-за чего все напоминает театр с декорациями. Разработчики постарались взять механику Dark Souls и натянуть на открытый мир, из-за чего что-то работает хорошо а что-то плохо. Подземелья - кроме как ctrl+c и ctrl+v я не могу объяснить их количество и качество.
    Многие локации для прыжков заточены под Sekiro, где механика более интересная. Тут персонаж прыгает неуклюже, лошадь неповоротлива и неудобна.
    Враги привязаны к своим локациям. Некоторые мини-боссы просто телепортируются домой, полностью восстановив свое здоровье. Если это и есть нововведение, то оно устарело на 5-10 лет.

    Боссы. Чтобы сосчитать действительно хороших боссов, хватит пальцев одной руки. Самое худшее, это взять обычного солдата/гаргулью/голема и нарисовать им полоску ХП. Подобных псевдо-боссов мы встречаем десятки раз за одно прохождение, отличающихся от своих копий только цветом, броней и оружием, с одной и той же анимацией.

    Графика. Привет Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3 и Sekiro. За 6 лет ничего не поменялось. Если эта графика выглядела сносно в 2015 и 2016, терпимо в 2019, то в 2022 это уже старье.

    Квесты. Их стало больше и это главный плюс, но в остальном это чистая механика из Dark Souls. Квесты разных персонажей переплетаются или идут по одиночным линиям, и стоит тебе не побывать в каком-то месте, не поговорить с одним персом, спустя 20 часов унылых подземелий и 5 копий одного босса, ты натыкаешься на его труп. Почему, зачем, как? Вы не получите ответов в Elden Ring как и в любой другой игре по душам.

    Ключевые предметы. В прошлых играх уделялось больше внимания мелочам - осколок титанита, мерцающий титанит, титанитовая чешуя и т. д. их невозможно спутать. А что у нас теперь? Кузнечный камень 1,2,3,4,5. Кузнечный камень мрака 1,2,3… Серьезно? Когда в Dark Souls 3 мы находим чей-то пепел, мы можем прочитать про его владельца, в Elden Ring у нас колокольные сферы, в которых ни единого слова про личность. Это даже не один, а два шага назад после серии душ.

    Итоги. Если полностью закрыть глаза на прошлые части, то Elden Ring покажется увлекательной, разнообразной в игровых механиках и щедрой на приключения. Если вы истинный ценитель темных душ, то вы найдете множество минусов, заимствований и само повторов, завернутых в красивый фантик.    … Expand
  19. Yani96
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    Just perfekt the beste Open World Game of all Time , just a masterpiece……..
  20. SlimX93
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    I love this game, i can’t wait the DLC.
  21. ColeEngo
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    This game has some very difficult bosses and pisses me off to no end but this game is also one of the most beautifully designed worlds I've had the pleasure to play.
  22. Ashen_one
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Best game at Fromsoftware studio best bosses The best bosses I've ever fought in my life , Great music A very beautiful world and a world that helps you explore , oh man This game is one of the my best games in my life
  23. averagegamer202
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    I think it is a very good game but apperently it is not for everyones preferences because of its desing choises. Its biggest flaw is that the game is so perfectly unbalanced in scale of combat you can clearly see this is a designing choise. This is a modern game with 90s NES game difficulty. On the other hand, the best thing about this game is that it brings different perspective to openI think it is a very good game but apperently it is not for everyones preferences because of its desing choises. Its biggest flaw is that the game is so perfectly unbalanced in scale of combat you can clearly see this is a designing choise. This is a modern game with 90s NES game difficulty. On the other hand, the best thing about this game is that it brings different perspective to open world design which makes you feel completelty free to do anything in an incredible fantasy world. So I say this game is all about gamer preferences and nothing about critics and reviews.… Expand
  24. Charmarcnder
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    He comprado este juego en Octubre, para PS4. Meses después de la fecha de salida y sin haber jugado ningún Souls antes. Después de 70 horas y ser nivel 110, puedo decir que es una experiencia unica, exigente pero asequible. Graficamente, no puedo entender que tenga malas criticas. Artisticamente es una gozada. La aventura se puede afrontar de infinitas maneras y el mundo abierto, aunqueHe comprado este juego en Octubre, para PS4. Meses después de la fecha de salida y sin haber jugado ningún Souls antes. Después de 70 horas y ser nivel 110, puedo decir que es una experiencia unica, exigente pero asequible. Graficamente, no puedo entender que tenga malas criticas. Artisticamente es una gozada. La aventura se puede afrontar de infinitas maneras y el mundo abierto, aunque hostil, es magnifico. Un GOTY, que va a ser recordado, y para mi. Entra en el top 10 mejores juegos de la historia.… Expand
  25. Kristifor
    Dec 23, 2022
    0
    Shallow combat favoring mechanic abuse over fluidity, what story...have fun jumping with a horse. It's not a problem that we don't have a quest log, the problem is that there is no clear indicator of what is a quest what is gibberish and overall not a single quest leads to an outcome, just kill stuff fam.
  26. LordZilla
    Dec 23, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great There so much to do in this game For any one not try this game what you waiting… Expand
  27. Dimyl452
    Dec 23, 2022
    2
    I seriously cannot believe this! I’m a foreigner living in Thailand and I can’t play Elder Rings in English? Are you kidding me? In my 30+ years of gaming and hundreds of games played I’ve never ran into this issue. How absurd is this? And it’s not like the English version doesn’t exists because it does, but we’re just locked out from it! Outrageous! What kind of non sense is this?
  28. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  29. juniortiger
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    I love game music and game lot action and like control fell like was game and good day
  30. sfrt92
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Genuinely one of the most memorable gaming experiences of my life. The environmental storytelling, combined with the atmospheric world building and refined combat system just makes ma want to erase my brain and discover all of its facets all over again. The epic bosses are the icing on the cake. Mechanically challenging and accompanied by one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard inGenuinely one of the most memorable gaming experiences of my life. The environmental storytelling, combined with the atmospheric world building and refined combat system just makes ma want to erase my brain and discover all of its facets all over again. The epic bosses are the icing on the cake. Mechanically challenging and accompanied by one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard in gaming. Not all of them live up to the standards of the better ones, but still have something unique going for them. Even if it's just a new combination of already learned mechanics. I never finished a souls game before and I liked this one so much, that I'm almost through Dark Souls 3 already and about to buy the Demon's Souls Remaster. 10/10 – we need more games like this, and less of uninspired, soulless (pun intended) products such as Call of Duty, Fifa or anything Ubisoft.… Expand
  31. michaelcantfly
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing game which can be played for hundreds of hours. Would hands-down recommend it to anyone.
  32. DongNiko
    Dec 27, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very mixed feelings with this game... ahead of its release, I tried some others FS games (finished Demon's souls remake and Dark Souls remaster), they were both ok but not worth of their reputation in my opinion. I didn't enjoy the gameplay that much. Well, Elden Ring has the same flaws, and even if I was very hyped by the first hours, I started to get bored after Stormveil Castle, and so far I have not completed the game...… Expand
  33. rufuxz
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    si Miyazaki y yo fueramos gays, definitivamente se la chuparia, (no homo) por cierto los que se quejan de la dificultad, no creo q sea justo solo decir git gud sino q no entienden el q los videojuegos tambien pueden ser arte y si por ejemplo no entiendes una pintura hecha por un buen artista, el artista no tiene por que hacer mas simple su dibujo o sus cometidos,
  34. Joe2539
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
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  35. NoFilterMusic
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Legendary and an instant classic. One of the best games ever made. Will be played for years and years to come
  36. MisamoAlex
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Obra maestra, quizá lo único en contra son los jefes de mazmorras repititivos, salvo eso todo lo demás lo hace perfecto, la música, el combate, efectos sonoros, gráficos.
  37. Khaled101
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    وافضل لعبه و افضل لعبه عالم مفتوح حرفيا فيها كل شي تبيه من زعماء من استكشاف و من قصه تصميم مناطق فخم و مدروس حيل
  38. Qwertygi
    Jan 12, 2023
    9
    A almost masterpiece Elden ring is truly a unique game in the soulsborn series and especially when you have most played western games as I have, so it was very refreshing to try something new and exciting and to use my brain instead of being held through the entire game. It has a great amount of verity from bosses, bioms og play styles, some of the best visuals I've seen despite not theA almost masterpiece Elden ring is truly a unique game in the soulsborn series and especially when you have most played western games as I have, so it was very refreshing to try something new and exciting and to use my brain instead of being held through the entire game. It has a great amount of verity from bosses, bioms og play styles, some of the best visuals I've seen despite not the "RTX ULTRA REALISTIC ATTENTION TO DETAL GRAPHICS NEVER BEFORE SEEN" most games go for

    That said, I would wish it was easier to figure the queslines out yourself instead of searching for a guide for each and every quest, but even with that inconvenience I still enjoyed them, most of them are memorable instead of the 1000 side quest thrown into open world games as most of them do to fill in the bland world, elden ring does the opposite    … Expand
  39. Impasse
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Ce jeu est définitivement l'un des meilleurs de ces dernières années, avec ses graphismes épiques, couplés à un énorme système de compétences, et un très haut niveau de finition dans l'ensemble.
  40. Epok
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
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  41. Aguy-with-brain
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Best game I ever played .
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  42. CommanderKeto
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing game is amazing, It's sad to see such upset people, I dont think there gamers. Anyways it's a really awesome experience everything should play it. It won Game of the year after all!
  43. just_lovro
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    This game is awesome
    the feeling when you beat a strong boss or enemy, when just explore the beautiful world with so much to discover is great. the combat and the customisation is just wow!
  44. sevnsonm
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is a visually stunning game with smooth gameplay. The world is richly detailed and the character designs are impressive. The combat system is challenging and requires strategic thinking, and can be quite difficult at times. Overall, it's an enjoyable experience for those who are up for a challenge.
  45. ChelseaFFC
    Jan 19, 2023
    9
    I really really enjoyed this game it's hard as hell being my 2nd souls-like game, without youtube I wouldn't really know where exactly to go or how to finish the quest I started because this game doesn't hold your hand at all.
    I understand it encourages explanation but sometimes a little help on where to go would be helpful. I chose a scorer because I heard for beginners it is the    I really really enjoyed this game it's hard as hell being my 2nd souls-like game, without youtube I wouldn't really know where exactly to go or how to finish the quest I started because this game doesn't hold your hand at all.
    I understand it encourages explanation but sometimes a little help on where to go would be helpful. I chose a scorer because I heard for beginners it is the smoothest build to choose. I enjoyed the bosses, the design, music and art style were fantastic and there were many moments in this game that left me in awe.
    However, there were some bosses that were ridiculously OP *cough* *cough* Malenia but they were still enjoyable to play and satisfying to beat once you get the hand of the mechanics.

    I don't want to spoil too much of the game but I strongly recommend you play this game if you enjoy a challenge and appreciate great art style, exploration and game mechanics.    … Expand
  46. Valito
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    obsesionada cn este juego me encanta, muy buena historia y bien construida, de lo mejor del último tiempo
  47. pwogram09
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    9.8/10 this game is amazing absolute master piece. only really flaw i can think is the multiplayer i think the multiplayer could have been better but that's the only flaw i can think of. the combat is fun and there is a real feeling of progression and improvement in you start off weak and afraid but by the end you feel like a beast this game is a master piece.
  48. Maestr0oo
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    As close to perfect as a game has ever gotten

    If you haven't played this already what are you even doing.Get your hands on it and get lost in its world.
  49. KeeWii85
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best game I’ve played in LONG time. The last time I was this obsessed with a game was Breath of the Wild. Elden Ring has perfected the somewhat challenging aspect of an open world RPG. Many times the world can be huge but with very little to do throughout it. That is absolutely not the case here. Every single step of the way is filled withElden Ring is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best game I’ve played in LONG time. The last time I was this obsessed with a game was Breath of the Wild. Elden Ring has perfected the somewhat challenging aspect of an open world RPG. Many times the world can be huge but with very little to do throughout it. That is absolutely not the case here. Every single step of the way is filled with something. Wether it be an epic item, a new area with cool lore, or an insane boss battle, this game is PACKED with content. It took me about 85 hours to complete the game on my first run so yes, there is plenty to do. Another thing that some open world games have trouble with is story. They can focus so much on the gameplay of a game, which isn’t bad, that they completely overlook making a good story to go with it. That is simply NOT the case with Elden Ring. While the story is in no way super obvious when you first play, just by playing it again or even watching a YouTube video, it’s easy to see how much story and lore is there. The base story is great but where it really hits home is the side stories. There are so many side quests each with their own story and lore. As you play through and see all these deep and emotional stories intertwine and unfold, it really changes your perspective on the entire game. Not to mention they’re just plain epic. Now the highlight of this game for is the bosses. With near countless bosses and dungeons/mini dungeons, you will constantly be saying “Oh my gosh what’s that?!” and “Holy cow this thing is awesome!!” as you fight through countless baddies. But of course what good are awesome bosses without a great way to fight them? That brings me to my next highlight, “PLAY STYLES!!” There are so many different ways to play this game. You can play as a simple swordsman who wants to restore peace to the Lands Between, a Sorcerer who seems to slay all evil, or even a Samurai bent on bringing world domination. By leveling up various attributes you can use specific weapons and creat the character of your dreams. With hundreds of swords, sorceries, and spells, skies the limit with what you can do. I for example just made a lighting based swordsman and it looks freaking epic. This also adds a TON of replay ability. You can start simple, using only swords and bows, and then on your next playthrough you can switch to magic. It will never get old. I’m conclusion, Elden Ring is a MASSIVE game that will keep you engaged for countless hours and captivate your heart in a matter of minutes. If you’ve never played a game from “Fromsoftwear” this is a great place to start. Is it hard? Absolutely. Does that also make you feel epic when you achieve something? Absolutely. And is this also the game of the year for a reason? Absolutely. The game encourages you to never give up and strive to be stronger. I HIGHLY recommend this game if you’ve never played it. And if you have, go play it again. It deserves it.… Expand
  50. ricky1990ct
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  51. WarioLandFan
    Mar 28, 2023
    8
    Way too hard, couldn't get past the title screen. Getting a refund right now.
  52. Ofviewpoint
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Best open world game to date with Zelda botw and totk. It is worth it ! Tough but not unbeatable ! Great job from software are usual !
  53. FangRu
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Great game that has done everything really great. Music, gameplay, story, open world, everything is just simply 10/10. The only thing that bothered me is that I prefer linear direction for FS games. There are so many bosses and you really can miss much because its so vast open world but without clear story (which is normal for FS games) that better works for linear aproach but that justGreat game that has done everything really great. Music, gameplay, story, open world, everything is just simply 10/10. The only thing that bothered me is that I prefer linear direction for FS games. There are so many bosses and you really can miss much because its so vast open world but without clear story (which is normal for FS games) that better works for linear aproach but that just subjective. Music is fantastic. Gameplay smooth. And open world is very immersive and you can easily lost hundreds hours in it. Anyway this is masterpiece!… Expand
  54. Damas
    May 12, 2023
    10
    The best game in my life, together to RDR2. It's fantastic and beautiful in all aspects
  55. Flottrooster
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    This is my first Souls game, and wow am I impressed. The visuals, the gameplay, are all perfect. Though it can be very challenging at times, I still enjoyed my struggles, and finally beating that boss I have been stuck on for hours. 9/10
  56. Morti111
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Ein unglaubliches Spiel! Ich spiele es seit fast ein Jahr es hält mich fest! Und ich warte sehnsüchtig auf das DLC!!! Danke From Software!
  57. roforcer
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    just endless fun and huge universe. way more user friendly than the other souls games but still have that hardcoreness. absolutely must play
  58. Zvoni
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. If you liked any past From Software game you'll love Elden Ring. The game is great. Gameplay is definitely great
  59. romkabomka0103
    Feb 9, 2023
    8
    I would call Elden ring a marvelous masterpiece. For every plus there is a minus. For example: A large beautiful open world - most of it is empty spaces, fields. Incredible story bosses - boring, repetitive, and often they are generally ordinary mobs with a huge strip of HP. But still Elden ring remains one of my favorite games. And I will return to it again and again.
  60. peyman24
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    A great story of beautiful battles in a wide world with beautiful designs, one of the best games made by humans
  61. Shaun90
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I'm not a fan of souls games but I was hooked on this game. The massive open world and addictive gameplay makes you want to explore every corner. My only negative is that the quests give you very little information on what you have to do to complete them and I found myself constantly googling the answers. This wasn't enough to mark it down though, this is a 10/10 game and potentially oneI'm not a fan of souls games but I was hooked on this game. The massive open world and addictive gameplay makes you want to explore every corner. My only negative is that the quests give you very little information on what you have to do to complete them and I found myself constantly googling the answers. This wasn't enough to mark it down though, this is a 10/10 game and potentially one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  62. Edoardoss
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    solo un po' sbilanciato verso la fine per il resto fantastico,.,.,.,..,.,.,..,
  63. evilzordon
    Feb 20, 2023
    5
    By PS5 standards, the gameplay is mediocre, the visuals are sub par and the story is abysmal. I really don't get this games popularity, I was so bored, so quickly. Play walking simulator (DeathStranding), it's somehow better.
  64. Chells
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    It won game of the year for a reason. This game shows you whether or not you can push through adversity or that you crumble when things get rough. It’s not for everyone. Dying to a boss a few dozen times can drive you mad, but when you finally win it feels so good. You will die. You will get mad. But, victory feels so good.
  65. AnderzinhoLoko
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
    Ó Térvore, Ó Térvore! Obrigado From Software! Obrigado Miyazaki! Uma Experiência inacreditável. A Qualidade dessa Obra não pode ser Explicada em um Simples Texto de um Site de Reviews. Isso Valeu a Pena de Verdade.
  66. wyvernsarecoole
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Elden ring got such an extreme hype train around it, far greater than any soulsborne game before. With this I am not surprised of the low scores of recent times. This game is not made for everyone, that should be apparent, things like difficulties would not work in it. The open world being actually open without a million markers seems to not appeal to many, ig people just like being toldElden ring got such an extreme hype train around it, far greater than any soulsborne game before. With this I am not surprised of the low scores of recent times. This game is not made for everyone, that should be apparent, things like difficulties would not work in it. The open world being actually open without a million markers seems to not appeal to many, ig people just like being told where to go and what to do. With the ui and ux that image of "if ubisoft made elden rings ux" speaks for itself. All these negative reviews as well are worded as if the people played the game for a maximum of 2 hours and never again. Of course ui and controls are gonna be bad when you have not had the time to get used to them. Of course you have no idea where to go when you have yet to get in the loop of this games type of exploration. It just pains me, i honestly believe many of these people would love the game if they just gave it another chance but oh well, to each their own.… Expand
  67. WeirdoFlaminko
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Now i don't think it's a masterpiece or anything but i love it so much, i have to give it a 10
  68. Rocketman0737
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    These low ratings are hilarious. Screw graphics, story, and quests. What's the gameplay like? INCREDIBLE. If you want a hand holding story game with dots on the map go play horizon or something else. You know what you signed up for when buying this game. This game is not like those games. It doesn't give you cutscene after cutscene telling you how to feel and what to do. It challenges youThese low ratings are hilarious. Screw graphics, story, and quests. What's the gameplay like? INCREDIBLE. If you want a hand holding story game with dots on the map go play horizon or something else. You know what you signed up for when buying this game. This game is not like those games. It doesn't give you cutscene after cutscene telling you how to feel and what to do. It challenges you as a player to overcome the battles thrown at you. If you don't like it don't play from software games and stop review bombing like cry babies. I personally don't like story based games because the endless go do this, go talk to them, this is how I feel dialogue completely takes me out of the game because I am not making decisions for myself. I don't go and put 0 star reviews because I don't like a game type.....I simply don't play the game. Elden ring is the most approachable fromsoft game and I really hope they have some hot DLC cooking :)… Expand
  69. Garfieldisgoofy
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    This was one of the first soulsborne games I had ever finished, but it inspired me to try bloodborne, sekiro, and the dark souls games. This game was fantastic to its visuals to the boss fights. The only reason that it is not a ten out of ten is because there are a lot of copypasta bosses and enemies that are bosses early in the game
  70. RyanBehemoth
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    foi uns dos melhores games do ano passado e o melhor jogo da Fromsoftware e do Hidetaka Miyazaki!
    superando até mesmo o Dark Souls 1 como o meu favorito!
  71. EalyLiu
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    It's great. It's the best game I've ever seen. The picture is exquisite, the movement is smooth, and the design is exquisite.
  72. Bekindplz
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is one of the greatest games of all time, and best the action RPG open world game.

    I had way more fun with Elden Ring than broing RDR2 and janky combat TW3, truly the best open world game out there.
  73. Gringo2077
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    Excellente DA, bonne musique, des combats de boss épic et un gameplay convaincant ! Ce jeu mérite son titre de GOTY 2022 et frôle la perfection.

    On remarque tout de même quelques lacunes (bug de collision, dégât de zone et IA à revoir) mais le résultat final fait le café et vous occupera pendant des heures et des heures. Une réussite !
  74. GamerDad2023
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Each Souls game is better than the last, but Elden Ring takes it up to 11. If you're a fan of Souls games and want a grander experience, then this is an improvement in every way. The amount of quality in this game is jaw-dropping (that first time you take a certain elevator ...).
  75. steeler_gang_6
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    10/10 the best game I’ve ever played. Put over 500 hours into it and counting almost a year since release.
  76. PringleBrule
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    Elden Ring's open world and bosses may come across differently to players depending on what they're used to. The exploration is some of the best in any open world game I've played. While the scale of this aspect may be overwhelming at first, it's a rewarding experience that also makes the game more accessible, without skimping FromSoftware veterans on the staples they've com to expect fromElden Ring's open world and bosses may come across differently to players depending on what they're used to. The exploration is some of the best in any open world game I've played. While the scale of this aspect may be overwhelming at first, it's a rewarding experience that also makes the game more accessible, without skimping FromSoftware veterans on the staples they've com to expect from the Soulsborne series.

    My one criticism is the difficulty spike in the back half of the game, which can make it feel like the clock is has been turned back on your leveling progress. Late game enemies and bosses have much higher damage output compared to previous Souls titles. It puts the game in this weird place where on New Game (or "Journey" 1 as they call it), the first half of the game feels well balanced, and the second half is tough as nails. When you get to NG+, the first half of the game feels too easy, but the second half feels closer to the way you would've wanted it to feel on your first playthrough. My only wish is that they had ironed out this balance a bit more, so that the game's difficulty had a smother progression instead of starting off slow and then flooring it halfway in.

    Despite it flaws, this is probably one of my favorite games I've ever played. There's quite a lot to unpack and it's best enjoyed without rushing in or having expectations of what you're going to get out of it. Everyone's experience is going to be different. If you don't like spending time trying to figure out obscure clues to access the secret areas and bosses this game has to offer, there's nothing wrong with looking up a guide here and there (and in some cases it's quite necessary). For longtime players of FromSoftware's games this will more than likely be a treat, and for players new to Soulslike games this one is a great introduction with a lot of fun to be had.    … Expand
  77. DarkSiren
    Feb 22, 2023
    2
    Didn't like it. I don't understand how this game got as much hype as it did. I've been playing open-world games for over a couple decades so I can tell you that this game isn't what it boldly makes itself out to be. Don't let the visuals fool you. The graphics are great - it's visually stunning yes but that's its only appeal. The overall gameplay is underwhelming and unimaginative and dullDidn't like it. I don't understand how this game got as much hype as it did. I've been playing open-world games for over a couple decades so I can tell you that this game isn't what it boldly makes itself out to be. Don't let the visuals fool you. The graphics are great - it's visually stunning yes but that's its only appeal. The overall gameplay is underwhelming and unimaginative and dull - the open world is bland and soulless. No distinction between NPC behavior. All NPCs you encounter seem to share the same hostile AI. The bosses are ridiculously overpowered from the start which makes combat in the game feel unbalanced. There are no quests and no clear objectives. You basically roam around aimlessly and get into frequent random fights. There seems to be a bit of bias with all the positive reviews as they most likely come from hardcore, devoted fans of the franchise. This feels more like an unpolished beta rather than a finished fleshed-out game. It would be an insult to compare this game to titles like Skyrim and the Witcher. Final verdict - The Elden ring is shallow and overrated. If you're looking for rich and engaging gameplay, I don't recommend.… Expand
  78. Videogamesbad
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    Man this game is great. world design, voice acting, bosses (EXCEPT FOR 1 IN PARTICULAR AT THE END) gameplay, lore, and graphics are all fantastic. build variety is through the roof. this is Dark Souls 4, Sekiro 2, Bloodborne 2, and Demons souls 2 all in 1 great game.
  79. Darkgamer107
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    Epico,divertido,fresco y ridiculamente inmersivo ,nada de relleno en el mapa ni misiones de relleno,tal vez una historia bastante confusa y una estresante dificultad,pero asi son los souls,sin duda el mejor juego creado por miyasaki ,obra maestra
  80. FFirefly
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    the culmination of 10+ years of amazing game development. Fromsoft is def the goat in game development
  81. MarioSab17
    Feb 26, 2023
    1
    I just created account here only to rate this terrible game I wasted my money for. Simply boring, ugly, empty world. No story, no characters. Awful. I Can't understand such a high critics ratings
  82. porseh
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    De lo mejor que e jugado en mi vida. Y el mejor souls hasta la fecha...los gráficos no son lo mejor pero el juego es la polla
  83. lubse
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    Its just a bigger Darksouls 3, love it.but a bit too much senseless trails.
  84. BerkayB
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    FromSoftware once again made a masterpiece. This game has it all, atmosphere, gameplay, bosses and lore. It's not enough to describe this game.
  85. A_Rando
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is truly an incredible experience and a breath of fresh air in a time where it seems most AAA games don't live up to the hype
  86. Goncii28
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Simply put : my favorite video-game of all time A masterpiece of design, mystery, exploration, combat and visual storytelling
  87. LordSnoot
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game with a lot of variety in builds, tons of exploration and a gorgeous world. However, this game has some issues which prevent me from giving it a score higher than an 8.

    -Bosses are insanely aggressive and feel like they are faster than the overall pace of the game, with some relying on frustrating mechanics to add difficulty, with the most noticeable being the blatant input reading whenever you drink a potion. The bosses are balanced with summons in mind which is why I believe they have the very aggressive playstyle, But most people in the souls community don't like using summons as it is not as satisfying defeating a boss them. So for the game to balance boss encounters around them doesn't feel that great.

    -You are unable to open the map while in combat, which is frustrating because it takes a while before you are out of combat. An enemy can hit you once and keep you in combat for 25 seconds even after you travel far away. For those who look at the map a lot to want to know where they're going, they will find this quite annoying.

    Other than the 2 things I listed above, the game is great everywhere else whether its the combat, exploration, etc. Definitely a must play if you enjoy the Soulsborne genre.    … Expand
  88. netbattler15
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    I had flirted with playing Fromsoft games for a few years before this game came out. It had played Bloodborne a bit and bounced off of it before reaching any major bosses. I had generally played games on an easier difficulty because I didn't enjoy the struggle.

    Elden Ring changed that. This game did a good job of always giving me something to do to get better and overcome every main    I had flirted with playing Fromsoft games for a few years before this game came out. It had played Bloodborne a bit and bounced off of it before reaching any major bosses. I had generally played games on an easier difficulty because I didn't enjoy the struggle.

    Elden Ring changed that. This game did a good job of always giving me something to do to get better and overcome every main story boss and many of the side bosses. The online community got me through all of it as well. This game made it possible for me to enjoy challenge for it's own sake by proving to me that I could overcome the challenges within this game.    … Expand
  89. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    It´s not perfect but the experience of playing for the first time is unforgetable. I can´t say a lot that haven´t been said already, but the replayability and combat get way too much hate. The replayability isn´t that much of a big deal considering the fact that the game relies so much on the combat. The combat is great, I don´t like to be that guy, but honestly most complaints about itIt´s not perfect but the experience of playing for the first time is unforgetable. I can´t say a lot that haven´t been said already, but the replayability and combat get way too much hate. The replayability isn´t that much of a big deal considering the fact that the game relies so much on the combat. The combat is great, I don´t like to be that guy, but honestly most complaints about it make it seem like people who complain about it seem like they didn´t learn how to play it properly.… Expand
  90. LeftBehindTitan
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    Beautifully done. The world is so immersive and reflected my struggle to progress. Beating a game like this made me appreciate what a struggle it was to get there.
  91. Foxy_Tarnished
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good game especially the story and alsobthe option to decide what to do.
    Also discovering the secret sides of the story such as that marika and radagon are the same person is very nice being that i honestly didn't understand it and discovering it with that secondary mission was very nice.
    The game really offers a beautiful and fun (except when you do a boss that starts to get annoying repeating the same duel over and over again)    … Expand
  92. AustinHancock
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    TL;DR: This game raises the standard of what a "10" is.

    I understand that this game is not for everyone. It is punishing, especially for my first FromSoftware game. For the first 6 hours or so I hated the game. It felt unfair and unlike anything I'd ever seen (not in a good way). When it clicked though, it clicked HARD. Every movement you make must be articulated and it is rare that you    TL;DR: This game raises the standard of what a "10" is.

    I understand that this game is not for everyone. It is punishing, especially for my first FromSoftware game. For the first 6 hours or so I hated the game. It felt unfair and unlike anything I'd ever seen (not in a good way). When it clicked though, it clicked HARD. Every movement you make must be articulated and it is rare that you can defeat a boss through hacking and slashing. There are other games I have given a 10, but all of those need to move out of the way, because I did not know a game could be this good.    … Expand
  93. Flargh
    Mar 18, 2023
    0
    A bit too easy and approachable for my liking from what I've experienced so far.. Also, no Ultra Wide Support without modding and offline mode? They've even gone the extra mile with black bars... Seriously?

    That alone gives this otherwise good game 1/10.
  94. Jaidenbrkl1
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    My first “Souls” game after Demon’s Souls and Bloodborne, and man it was definitely WORTH the wait to play it for a whole year with amazing gameplay, an incredible open world, INCREDIBLE graphics and overall while it is the definitive game of 2022, this and God of War are the ultimate experiences of 2022 that you must play.
  95. Nmaa18
    Sep 12, 2023
    8
    Introduction: I adored demon's souls, and so I decided I had to give this game a try. There is a lot of hype surrounding this game, and also people often like to compare it to its predecessors, which makes reviewing the Elden ring harder.

    87/100.
  96. Limitless504
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    The only good from soft game

    I have no clue what the hell goes on in the story The gameplay is fun Good graphics Frame rate is unstable at times A big open world to explore and not having to go down a linear path with possibly difficult enemies Fun bosses Being able to summon cool spirits as well as enemies The weapons are fun to use Really enjoyable on co-op, although at times gets    The only good from soft game

    I have no clue what the hell goes on in the story
    The gameplay is fun
    Good graphics
    Frame rate is unstable at times
    A big open world to explore and not having to go down a linear path with possibly difficult enemies
    Fun bosses
    Being able to summon cool spirits as well as enemies
    The weapons are fun to use
    Really enjoyable on co-op, although at times gets really annoying having to resummon the other person    … Expand
  97. GOTYOFTOFYS
    Mar 30, 2023
    0
    El peor juego de from software, Bloodborne y Sekiro fueron insuperables, tremendo bodrio infumable se lanzaron aqui, ni en historia ni en lore ni en nada es superior a cualquier juego pasado de FS, el peor goty
  98. Gamerbro69
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    This is the perfection of fantasy gaming. It was my first Fromsoft game and still my favorite! Incredible worldbuilding, characters, and gameplay! Hard but balanced — except for that super difficult boss at the end of the tutorial!
  99. AshenHallow
    May 26, 2023
    10
    I you like challenging combat and endless play style combinations Elden ring is amazing. If you’re a more casual gamer with little patience who plays games on easy or normal difficulty probably not the game for you. Stop posting negative reviews because you bought a souls game expecting it to be easy!!!
  100. KathyPod
    Apr 21, 2023
    7
    This is genuinely a well crafted game: excellent writing, art, animation, sound, design and music went into it. I truly do respect the game developers behind it.

    But ultimately it is not for me. I found the UI to be cluttered and overwhelming, the multitude of stats and facts felt like a poorly structured info drop, the punishing world was intriguing but the harshness of it made it    This is genuinely a well crafted game: excellent writing, art, animation, sound, design and music went into it. I truly do respect the game developers behind it.

    But ultimately it is not for me.
    I found the UI to be cluttered and overwhelming, the multitude of stats and facts felt like a poorly structured info drop, the punishing world was intriguing but the harshness of it made it impossible for me to continue. I would have loved to see more of its lore, and experience more of the game, but with my poor motor skills and working memory it's simply not possible.

    I know this was not made for gamers like me. It was made clear to me early on. But I wish it had a mode that did. I want to experience more of Elden Ring and I can't, and it's very frustrating.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  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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