Elden Ring

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7.8

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  1. assisjunior
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! I've never been so engaged with a game like I was with Elden Ring. Every single aspect of the game is just perfection. I love that it is challenging but it gives you mechanisms to make your experience easier. One of the best games of all time indeed!
  2. Hanfen
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    The immersion and difficulty of this game is fantastic.
    U dont want it to be that difficult? There are plenty mechanics to enjoy the game if u like it more easy.

    Wonderful game and surely one of the games released the last years.
    But the open world is something i dont like!
  3. Goldmembah
    Aug 16, 2023
    7
    Es bueno pero para mí está algo sobrevalorado, está bien la libertad que da para explorar pero este juego va al extremo y no te dice casi nada sobre su hulistoriany mundo, a veces se agradece que un juego te presente su historia y lore de un modo más tradicional, creo que se pierde mucho así y se pierde gran parte del trabajo de los desarrolladores y de George Martin.
  4. JellyMan_33
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    One of the GOATs, here's why.

    *This game may not be for you, but it's perfect at what it sets out to be. It is the perfect high dark fantasy, action rpg. Visuals- Graphically not the greatest ever made, but the design and locales are insanely well made and detailed. Absolutely some of the most gorgeous locations and game design I've seen. Whether it's your first dip into the    One of the GOATs, here's why.

    *This game may not be for you, but it's perfect at what it sets out to be. It is the perfect high dark fantasy, action rpg.

    Visuals- Graphically not the greatest ever made, but the design and locales are insanely well made and detailed. Absolutely some of the most gorgeous locations and game design I've seen. Whether it's your first dip into the depths, or when you beat the first major boss and see the landscape out in front of you that's about to be your playground/deathbed, or seeing the magical academy for the first time. It's some of the most memorable moments in modern gaming. Not an overexaggerating.

    Music- Score and effects are fabulous and keeps you engrossed in 100+ hours in.

    Gameplay- You get the rock solid souls gameplay, thats been now tweeked and matured to a fine edge. Now with more choices than ever before for how to build your character and how you want to fight. Magic is fabulous, the swordplay is rock solid. The game keeps the souls difficulty but gives you a bigger toolbox against its world. I'd say it's not as hard as previous souls games, still harder than your average rpg/action game. It feels right, when you die you made a mistake, it's not bad luck or bs.

    -Plot/Story- typical souls fashion, this is kinda on the wayside and it takes the approach of explore and save this amazing world. This might turn some people off, but its about the game and the experience you have in the world. There are side quests and characters to meet but everything is light and vague on what is happening.

    **What makes this game special or different? - It's sense of wonder, danger, and exploration is second to none. Some people talk about Breath of the wild in these ways but truly it doesn't hold this game's trousers. There are multiple moments of sheer wonder and magical excitement that happened in this game that cannot be replicated, it made me feel like a kid learning to love video games all over again. Walking up to the academy still gives me chills. Absolutely a masterpiece 10/10    … Expand
  5. supermiguelito
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Juegazo divertidisimo, retador. Echo de menos algo de historia mas clara y algo de asistencia al jugado en misiones, lore… al final acabas usando guias y haciendote spoilers por ello. Pero es uno de los mejores juegos que he disfrutado.
  6. AllSettUpp
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    From world building, soundtrack, designs, bosses, enemies, graphics, mechanics, gameplay, everything is perfect, a very big world and that will never cease to impress you how big and varied it can be.
  7. yoimx
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Everything about this game is pretty great, and pretty much a near perfect game with flaws so minimal that it really doesn't make this review score any lower than it should be. Also all of the 0 reviews are just salty that their favorite game for GOTY didn't win lol.
  8. MasterTiger4
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece of a game made fun of by people who are terrible at gaming.
    Get Good! Or go pound sand.
    This game is very methodical. Where unlike a game like Devil May Cry where everything is based off quick evasion skills and high octane game play, while dodging is absolutely vital in this game, knowing what move your enemy will use is far more important. Huge land with many bosses to    A masterpiece of a game made fun of by people who are terrible at gaming.
    Get Good! Or go pound sand.
    This game is very methodical. Where unlike a game like Devil May Cry where everything is based off quick evasion skills and high octane game play, while dodging is absolutely vital in this game, knowing what move your enemy will use is far more important.
    Huge land with many bosses to encounter. Anyone who loves this genre will feel at home with this.
    granted. I am really tired of the knock offs of this genre of action game.
    Bring back games like Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden.    … Expand
  9. Dreky
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Probably one of the best video games i have ever played, did not care about the story doe, everything else 10/10
  10. CaptainYOLO151
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Fromsoft took everything they've learned over the years and rolled into one perfect package. The level desgin, enemy and boss design, the combat, the variety of builds and playstyles, and so much more. Best 60$. Ive ever spent. 10/10, would play a million times more.
  11. echdee
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Engaging, hard, fun to play, no issues on PS5.
    It s going to be hell of a ride if you are willing to let yourself being thrown into a very challenging open world with no help and ready to explore the game.
    For the first two hours I thought the open world is kind of small, but now I have played 150hrs+, completed two runs, and it fkin huge, even after 2 playthroughs there are new things    Engaging, hard, fun to play, no issues on PS5.
    It s going to be hell of a ride if you are willing to let yourself being thrown into a very challenging open world with no help and ready to explore the game.
    For the first two hours I thought the open world is kind of small, but now I have played 150hrs+, completed two runs, and it fkin huge, even after 2 playthroughs there are new things to find, a lot of builds to try on, and the enemies from 1st area remain challenging even till you end the game (if you are not careful enough).    … Expand
  12. xslick07
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    They say the game is different than other souls games and easier... yes it is easier when you keep farming for 50 hours
  13. Yoder023
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Myself being new to this genre, I can say this game has me hooked.

    While being as brutally difficult as it's known for, it's also amazingly beautiful to look at, easy to get lost in, immersive, and enjoyable.

    I say all of that on the day after I lost a total 50k runes
  14. Phoenix93
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    The combat in this game is phenomenal, it's a well designed open-world and there is a lot of customisation in how you build your character. It also has good replay value and a multiplayer mode which is well incorporated in places but still quite flawed.

    This game leaves a lot to be desired for people who want more than "explore area, fight tough enemy, repeat". The story fails to give    The combat in this game is phenomenal, it's a well designed open-world and there is a lot of customisation in how you build your character. It also has good replay value and a multiplayer mode which is well incorporated in places but still quite flawed.

    This game leaves a lot to be desired for people who want more than "explore area, fight tough enemy, repeat". The story fails to give you something meaningful to latch onto and the quest direction is a little too standoffish for it's own good. Regardless, if you're into this kind of game this is an incredible experience that you won't forget.    … Expand
  15. lagon
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Perfect game ever graphics story lore everything My first experience is elden ring on ps5
  16. XEXBLOD
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    The Best game ever, perfect gameplay, perfect story, perfect characters, perfect bosses
  17. Chaosgod46
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Time i had with this Game was Amazing.
    This game has some Problems with reused Bosses but it also has bosses that are just Fantatsic.    … Expand
  18. ScottBocatSmith
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Wow, what a journey, been playing this for 9 months and it's more rewarding than my pregnancy! Truly a masterpiece.

    Could never imagine playing some isometric garbage after this lollapalooza :D
  19. SejadAzzlack
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Everyone that rates this game bad are haters or just bad at souls games and can’t handle the difficulty. The world is full of enemies and very alive and the bosses are phenomenal. This is my favourite fromsoftware game and deserved the game of the year.
  20. alvarorm1999
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Un juego mundo abierto increíble como muy pocos en la historia de los videojuegos , lo que he sentido con este juego no lo he sentido con ninguno y me he pasado todos los GOW y el Bloodborne también , lo digo porque se suele comparar con estos dos. Pueden decir que se alarga al final , que los bosses se repiten , pero las primeras 60/70h de este juego valen oro puro y el final también. UnUn juego mundo abierto increíble como muy pocos en la historia de los videojuegos , lo que he sentido con este juego no lo he sentido con ninguno y me he pasado todos los GOW y el Bloodborne también , lo digo porque se suele comparar con estos dos. Pueden decir que se alarga al final , que los bosses se repiten , pero las primeras 60/70h de este juego valen oro puro y el final también. Un Lore increíble se nota el toque de G. R. R . Martín. Restar valor al juego por su duración o por sus bosses repetidos cuando tiene una cantidad absurda de jefes impresionantes , no solo los de la principal, y por su duración es triste para mí . No existe la perfección y este 10 no es perfecto pero esos eran los precios a pagar por esta maravillosa obra de arte.… Expand
  21. Alias--
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    It's good, but lacking in replayability compared to previous solus games. Part of that is because of the switch to open world or "open field". Going open world meant sacrificing something special about the formula, the core experience of traversing those tight linear, labyrinthian corridors that defined demon souls, dark souls 1 and dark souls 3. That tight, expertly paced gameplay andIt's good, but lacking in replayability compared to previous solus games. Part of that is because of the switch to open world or "open field". Going open world meant sacrificing something special about the formula, the core experience of traversing those tight linear, labyrinthian corridors that defined demon souls, dark souls 1 and dark souls 3. That tight, expertly paced gameplay and sense of progression is just completely missing from this game.
    Instead of this the meat of the game is the huge but empty feeling open field areas. The sheer spectacle and novelty of horseback exploration of these gorgeous landscapes is enough to get you through it the first time, but this portion of the game really drags on repeat playthroughs.
    When the game does give you a taste of the old school souls level design like in Volcano Manor it just doesn't feel significant enough. Don't get me wrong, the amount of content is well worth the money, and you will enjoy your first time running through, but the experience just doesn't live up to the heights of the genre.
    My hope is that they change things up for the dlc and focus more on fleshing out the "legacy dungeons" rather than pushing for more time spent in huge open areas. Also a patch to change the multiplayer system would be nice, they really botched it this time around    … Expand
  22. xYourDeus
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal. One of my personal favorite games of all time. I love challenging games personally and Elden Ring was a thrill from start to finish. There's a lot to love about this game, the world is beautiful, the the boss fights are uniquely designed, the wide array or weapons and sorceries to use are extremely fun, it's extremely challenging if you like challenging games likeThis game is phenomenal. One of my personal favorite games of all time. I love challenging games personally and Elden Ring was a thrill from start to finish. There's a lot to love about this game, the world is beautiful, the the boss fights are uniquely designed, the wide array or weapons and sorceries to use are extremely fun, it's extremely challenging if you like challenging games like I do. Elden Ring overall has very few low points to it. The main low points can be how the input reading in a lot of bosses is EXTREMELY prominent, some late game bosses are so heavy on the input-reading to where they will literally walk in circles with you waiting for you to move in order to counter-attack you. I've had boss fights where I've literally walked around in a circle for a few minutes without the boss even moving. The other downside is how huge of a difficulty spike the game has in the mid point, early game feels like a breeze if you've been optimizing character stats, but at mid point the enemies and bosses get so powerful they can almost one shot you all the time, to the point where it makes it seem like leveling health isn't even helpful, it's just insurance to not get one shot by some bosses. Even then, some bosses can bring you to near one shot with their combos making vigor leveling seem kind of pointless.

    That aside, the game has a lot of strengths in every aspect of it.    … Expand
  23. ASTR0_J0HN
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This Game is HUGE!! There is SO much to do. So many weapons, a lot of upgrading and smithing, amazing dialogue, the bosses in this game are phenomenal, fighting is satisfying, awesome story, and overall, it being my first souls like game I have ever played, is a groundbreaking one.
  24. Tobigamer333
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    Garbage game uninspired empty boring trash how many times did they do the same repetitive **** of a game since demon souls everyone who is telling me they are not the same go and slam a hammer on your head maybe then you can think straight again this game is a pure disgrace to be a 10/10 it did nothing new in didn't brought anything to the table and is a disgrace as game of the yearGarbage game uninspired empty boring trash how many times did they do the same repetitive **** of a game since demon souls everyone who is telling me they are not the same go and slam a hammer on your head maybe then you can think straight again this game is a pure disgrace to be a 10/10 it did nothing new in didn't brought anything to the table and is a disgrace as game of the year especially against god of war there is no Art in elden ring poor times for rpgs meanwhile starfield is getting **** on to have the same formula again.. From Software Will milk the same formula over and over and over again. This game is trash with trash story and trash characters people praise trash nowdays it's unbelievable.… Expand
  25. CalimochoGames
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best open world games on the market. Its story, characters, mythology, and difficulty create a unique atmosphere that I have not seen in any other game. Don't let the difficulty scare you, in the end repeating the battles until you master them and overcoming them becomes part of the experience. Essential purchase if you have a next-generation console.
  26. SpaceStation11
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    An outstanding soulslike game; the open world format makes it much more forgiving and less prone to roadblocks (e.g. spending countless hours on a single boss).
  27. Truquibati06
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    This game has been for me one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. The world is huge and full of content and secrets. The main levels are excellently designed and the boss fights are spectacular and epic. There are literally secondary areas that are amazing and even better than some of the main ones. There is a huge variety of weapons, armour and spells, talismans and skills,This game has been for me one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. The world is huge and full of content and secrets. The main levels are excellently designed and the boss fights are spectacular and epic. There are literally secondary areas that are amazing and even better than some of the main ones. There is a huge variety of weapons, armour and spells, talismans and skills, which leads to a fantastic build system. The normal enemies are also great but the further you progress through the game the more they repeat themselves (also some bosses). The side quests of the npcs are very interesting and the lore of the game in general is great. If you start investigating you realise how complex it can be and how well thought out is the story that surrounds the world. It's a world that feels alive and not at all empty.

    One of the aspects I liked the most about Elden Ring is the artwork. It may not have the best graphics but, artistically, it's a beauty. Probably the most beautiful videogame I've ever played in my life. I'm fascinated by the amount of detail in any wall, column or structure. Also, I think it's great that the scenery itself gives you clues about the history of the place where you are.
    Finally, I wanted to highlight the game's amazing ability to surprise you with each new area you reach, through its fascinating art design.

    It's been over a year since the game's release but if you're playing it for the first time, I highly recommend you not to spoil yourself. The experience will be 100 times better    … Expand
  28. Badgarlir
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing
  29. letmesoloher
    Sep 10, 2023
    6
    Pros: - Good Atmosphere, the world is quite well built and has some nice visuals. It's really cool to walk around Liurna, and cross with some random caves around. Also, congratulations to whoever came with the idea of Farum Azulla, that whole place is really awesome.
    - No markers, making the discovery experience challenging and rewarding. The map thing is also cool.
    - Well designed enemies    Pros: - Good Atmosphere, the world is quite well built and has some nice visuals. It's really cool to walk around Liurna, and cross with some random caves around. Also, congratulations to whoever came with the idea of Farum Azulla, that whole place is really awesome.
    - No markers, making the discovery experience challenging and rewarding. The map thing is also cool.
    - Well designed enemies - for instance, It's very cool to fight a dragon, and every dragon has it's own power. Just to give an example of how well designed the enemies are, in Skyrim, after you fight a dragon for the second or third time, it just gets repetitive, while in Elden Ring it always feels like a completely new and unpredictable foe. - Good combat system. From souls like games - and maybe from all the games I ever played - I still prefer Bloodborne combat system, but Elden Ring fights, for me, are still much more exciting than the combat from most open world RPG's.

    Cons:
    - Repetitive Bosses. The same bosses are showed over and over again, just changing the name and increasing some of their stats, to make them feel more difficult.
    - Almost no soundtrack on the entire game. One of the main reasons why Skyrim was such a hit in my opinion: It had a great soundtrack, which made It's atmosphere much more immersive than most of It's genre.
    - Unconvincing Lore - why call George R R Martin and ask him to write the whole lore if none of this is even accesible to the public? For me It feels like NPC's are just a detail, with shallow dialogues, and honestly, the tarnished trajectory doesn't convince me at all - maybe if we were presented to whatever was written by George R R Martin, maybe it would convince us, I don't know. After you beat Malenia and the Elden Beast, It simply doesn't make much sense to keep playing this game. In Skyrim you could join the stormcloaks or the imperials, you could also do the dark brotherhood questline, or thieves guild, or even become a vampire - or maybe fight the vampires and join the dawnguard - you could also become a werewolf and join the companions if you wished, or maybe fight miraak.. I mean, the point is, the main quest was just a detail in face of all the other choices and possibilities you could take as a player - And that's why people still play Skyrim to this day. In Elden Ring, after you finish the main quest and kill the main bosses, everything just gets dull and repetitive. I get it, it's a soulslike, but in the end, It simply fails to be a compelling open world game. I liked the game, but would I play it again? Nope, because there's nothing new to see, and the whole story is not even there.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 86 out of 86
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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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