Elden Ring

 PlayStation 5
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12214 Ratings

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  1. CGcarmineCG
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is one of the best game ever made.
    It has everything. Great combat, beautiful landacapes, a great sense of exploration plus a brand new (sensazionale) mithology and, as From Software usual, great boss fights.
  2. Coldy1988
    Mar 3, 2022
    7
    Really so good? I have been playing it a couple of hours and i cant say that game is so insane. Dark Souls is smaller, but consist of more interesting things. I cannot find any fun in riding horse 3/4 of gameplay
  3. zjarrFERRARI
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    I have not played the game and yet i rated it a 10. See how **** the rating can be here? We need a better way.
  4. Jknight91
    Apr 3, 2022
    0
    I would really love to play this game but I live in Asia and I bought a copy and unfortunately it is region locked. It would be great if I could play it in my language, English.
  5. Du7Ra
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Its the true fromsoftware experience, you have alot of mechanics from the others game, you have massive world full and organic which is full with different events, enemys, dungeons. Speaking of dungeons, they are so good,and the bigger ones the legacy dungeons are worth exprience. The grapich engine is the same, is not that impressive, but... as always, to all fromsoftware games, the artIts the true fromsoftware experience, you have alot of mechanics from the others game, you have massive world full and organic which is full with different events, enemys, dungeons. Speaking of dungeons, they are so good,and the bigger ones the legacy dungeons are worth exprience. The grapich engine is the same, is not that impressive, but... as always, to all fromsoftware games, the art and design rules and makes the game stunning and beautiful. Im not gonna lie here the game have some framerste drop, but in ps5 it doesn't affects bad your gameplay. This others reviwers who are giving 0 and 1, dont trust them, we all know why they are doing it and what are they problems, and there is just one thing they need to do: GUT GUD!! Casuals… Expand
  6. Overdmg
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Gracias Fromsoftware, si cambiar las bases han logrado crear un excelente juego adaptado un ambiente abierto y con muchos retos logrando cautivar al jugador con peleas muy interesantes, sorpresas y sobre todo un nivel de dificultad bien justo y que te permite aprender de tus errores y sobre todo recompensado si quieren explorar.

    Muchas gracias en verdad por este juego y su historia.    Gracias Fromsoftware, si cambiar las bases han logrado crear un excelente juego adaptado un ambiente abierto y con muchos retos logrando cautivar al jugador con peleas muy interesantes, sorpresas y sobre todo un nivel de dificultad bien justo y que te permite aprender de tus errores y sobre todo recompensado si quieren explorar.

    Muchas gracias en verdad por este juego y su historia.

    Para los haters la baja de fps aveces solo ocurre en la primera zona y es algo que se mejorara en el tiempo.    … Expand
  7. agiyx
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Good game, had a few problems in launch due to a security issue which had been discovered days before release, which caused a few performance issues by fixing said security issue.
  8. Xymira
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível, jogabilidade muito familiar derivado da série souls e com pitadas de sekiro, boses incríveis e me senti jogando um dark souls 4 e isso é maravilhoso.
  9. Hellrzor
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fromsoft's newest effort into action RPGs is their Magnum Opus, which offers a huge open world with beautiful vistas, challenging dungeons and sparse but serene refuges populated by tragic NPCs and powerful bosses.… Expand
  10. Alias_Zero
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    **** **** game!! Terrible bosses, ugly af, piece of **** gargoyles, **** GARGOYLES
  11. Fermont
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Great combat, excellent art, beautiful gameplay, online services functioning since day 2 onXbox but I prefer going solo
  12. whatisofdsk
    Mar 6, 2022
    1
    Honestly didn’t have fun. I expected this to be a step up from the other FromSoft games. However, the movement is the same, the bosses are the same weird FromSoft design they’ve always been, the mechanics are still somewhat clunky, and there’s still very little story to be had. If you like DS
    games then you’ll like this too but as a long term fan I really wanted this to be difficult but    Honestly didn’t have fun. I expected this to be a step up from the other FromSoft games. However, the movement is the same, the bosses are the same weird FromSoft design they’ve always been, the mechanics are still somewhat clunky, and there’s still very little story to be had. If you like DS
    games then you’ll like this too but as a long term fan I really wanted this to be difficult but better in all the other ways too.    … Expand
  13. SWPrequelsRule
    Mar 11, 2022
    0
    One of the most boring and overrated games i have ever played. I can deal with outdated graphics and even bad optimization, if core game/lore/story/open world is interesting enough, but this game has none of that. It's empty, lifeless and meaningless. Thankfully most people doesn't seem to like it, so hopefully this kind of games don't become mainstream ever.
  14. Beaterbot
    Mar 13, 2022
    0
    Just another Dark Souls with an open world. The UI is awful, the story shines by its lack of development and the graphics looks dated asf.
  15. Sammyjay94
    Mar 15, 2022
    1
    I finished the game and platinum it; however, it has many flaws. My first main complaint with the game would be that after visiting an area and getting the item from ruins and dungeons. The game does not gray or give you any indication that you have already visited that area in gotten all of the items that are there. Then you will notice that the sites of Grace which were pointing towardI finished the game and platinum it; however, it has many flaws. My first main complaint with the game would be that after visiting an area and getting the item from ruins and dungeons. The game does not gray or give you any indication that you have already visited that area in gotten all of the items that are there. Then you will notice that the sites of Grace which were pointing toward major boss battles. Still point for the exact same boss battle. Making you have to go watch a YouTube video on where to go next. This is outdated game design and should be criticized.. you get very few attack patterns there are only a few weapons that actually give you more than to attack patterns and yes you can add another attack pattern through an ash of War. Sometimes depending on what that Ash of War does. However, the game lacks a lot in combat on your side. Making combat overtime boring. Because you're just doing the same animations over and over and over. My third critique is that multiplayer is actually kind of difficult to figure out especially when the game first launched now I don't understand why it is so Antiquated I guess the programmers thought it would be too hard to program in the fact that you could just sit at a side of Grace and invite friends. But it is extremely difficult to hook up with friends and actually play around together. And explaining it is like explaining an algebra problem. Fourth is there is no Quest log or notes on what NPCs have said. So if you came across it and NPC who was a quest giver and you wanted to try to do the quest yourself and maybe you were trying to remember where to go well good luck you might have to write that down with your own hands. It is there is absolutely no story in this game for a game that has a famous author on the title. There is no story to be found here you might find lore videos on the internet. But it is it entirely up to interpretation and there is hardly any dialogue between any in NPCs in the game. My favorite joke is that you're only going to get five lines of dialogue. With every NPC you come across that's not entirely true but it's a good joke and remind you that you should not expect any story when going into this game in fact the story is entirely up to interpretation and that's not a story because it doesn't have any major at or plot points your character does not grow your character does not change in any major way. Anybody who says any other way is clearly not knowledgeable when it comes to how stories work. The game looks like it should have came out 5 years ago the graphics are lacking. It looks gray and outdated even on a PlayStation 5. It looks like it should have came out alongside Dragon Age Inquisition. If it would have come out around that time it would have been a lot better. However video games have matured the world is boring New Game Plus is very disappointing your first playthrough is going to be extremely fun. And you're going to be excited with the possibilities of what new game plus is but when you get your mine ball bearings took it away from you and you can't buy smithing stones. And you have to discover things that you discovered in the previous play through. For the second time around you're going to find yourself hitting the delete button especially if you want hundred percent it and got the Platinum. This game is overrated and the fans are extremely toxic. I will never buy another from soft game in the future it is a waste of time money and energy the only type of people who are into this type of game series are people who are into being dominated and frankly that is not me.… Expand
  16. EB2
    Mar 16, 2022
    1
    So overrated. It's basically an insanely difficult, repetitive grind fest where you get to do the same tasks over and over and over and over and over again. It will suck hours from you with very little reward. For adults who have other things to do in life, it's a big waste of time.
  17. Skharl
    Mar 23, 2022
    3
    Hauntingly beautiful, expansive maps filled with terribly forgettable writing, stories and characters. This game is built not to be engaging but to force pissing contests among the hardcore players only staying engaged in order to continue bragging.

    For a game that was hyped about playing your own way, there's surprisingly little imagination regarding classes, gear, and available ply    Hauntingly beautiful, expansive maps filled with terribly forgettable writing, stories and characters. This game is built not to be engaging but to force pissing contests among the hardcore players only staying engaged in order to continue bragging.

    For a game that was hyped about playing your own way, there's surprisingly little imagination regarding classes, gear, and available ply opportunities. In the end it just comes down to figuring out the best way to build a cheese strategy for each boss and rinse Nd repeat against forced encounters. It's a not a game it's an uncapped grind-athon side quest in another games.    … Expand
  18. lKaira
    Mar 24, 2022
    6
    This game is cool in 2011 not today, in that case, is just a game so overrated!
  19. Jynkat
    Mar 27, 2022
    1
    Confusing writing, dead characters that flop around like ragdolls, meh graphics, and a near pointless map. You can play this game for hours and still not know what in the world is going on. Seems like it's just a grind fest for masochists and people who want to be thought of as "hardcore gamers". The Co-op feature is by far their biggest miss.
  20. Dpsi
    Mar 27, 2022
    2
    Bought on the PS5 store, and no English language support included in Hong Kong? No mention of this on the store page. Unplayable for me.
  21. izanami93
    Apr 9, 2022
    0
    The game does not have English in a lot of countries in Asia and does not give refunds. Basically the game is unplayable and discriminates against ex-pats in Asia.
  22. Jarhis
    Apr 10, 2022
    1
    So boring. Over hyped. Had enough after level 50. Just same thing over and over. Story is non existent
  23. Robigru
    Apr 16, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Il gioco fino alla capitale è da 8/10 se non di più, successivamente un pessimo design dei boss rende tutto poco godibile e rovina quanto di buono fatto. Il gioco diventa artificiosamente difficile e non c’è nessuna challenge nel ripetere lo stesso boss.
    Sol castle, malenia e il fire giant sono SOLO alcuni degli esempi di pessimo design e meccanica di in boss, sprecare dei capolavori di artwork in delle schifezze di combattimenti del genere è assurdo. (Fire giant da patchare che non si vede assolutamente nulla e malenia pure patchatela perchè non può recuperare 1/4 di vita ogni volta che ti tocca e se ti tocca rischi comunque lo one shot)

    Altro problema solo gli one shot, che senso di combattimento c’è se anche un semplice npc ti one shotta nonostante il vigore sopra il 40/50?
    Praticamente uno deve diventare un glass cannon tutta forza e nulla resistenza dato che avere vigore al 20 o al 50 non cambia nulla.    … Expand
  24. OnlyQuality
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    The game is far from the best title. Very overrated. Graphics and gameplay are average at best. Look at GoWR.
  25. RaiTheNoblesse
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a masterpiece of an open world action-rpg! Up there with other open world juggernauts like Zelda or Skyrim,... with Souls DNA
  26. PretentiousCat
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Gorgeous, imposing, dangerous and full of adventure. Everything I love about video games in one package with awesome tonal background music that amps the mood, tight combat and so so so much to do. Best action RPG of the past 2 decades at least. Absolutely a must play. Be aware: You must have grit to get through the game, it's part of the experience. Triumph and be rewarded.
  27. before_003
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    It's just fun to explore
    The map is also vast
    Even after playing for 150 hours, there are still new discoveries and the end never comes
    An open world game with unprecedented battle fun
  28. x2FingerTuesday
    Mar 24, 2022
    4
    Game is just flat out boring and tedious. I was making good progress- I just didn't have an ounce of fun. Everything is designed to be obscure, tedious, and annoying. At best the game is kinda pretty and just... tolerable.
  29. Qontrol
    Apr 4, 2022
    0
    Beautiful game, nice open world, and my first FromSoft game. Overall I found the difficulty too high for a starting player. I hoped to see a gradually increasing difficulty, but it is almost impossible in the beginning. Since you lose your stuff every time you die when you did not get to consume your runes, it is a frustrating game.
  30. Cilvyenn
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This is a must have for any Soulsborne fan! This is basically next level Dark Souls in an open world and I can't think of a more perfect combination.
  31. blackswriter
    Apr 15, 2022
    7
    Elden ring just become good because it is dark soul predecessor.
    Look how empty the map is because the map is just too big. They need to add more density rather than just a forced open world.
    The movement sure is more fluid than dark soul, but it is still considered very rough. Weirdly enough that they develop sekiro which has a very great and fluid movement. It seems like just a step    Elden ring just become good because it is dark soul predecessor.
    Look how empty the map is because the map is just too big. They need to add more density rather than just a forced open world.
    The movement sure is more fluid than dark soul, but it is still considered very rough. Weirdly enough that they develop sekiro which has a very great and fluid movement. It seems like just a step down from sekiro.
    Control is very bad that you can easily push the wrong button.
    Multiplayer is still unplayable and very confusing. They should just copy what Nioh 2's team ninja did.
    The story and lore still very bad. They too focus on gameplay that made the story very shallow. They should take the example of Hollow knight, it clearly focuses on gameplay but doesn't sacrifice lore. The story of Elden ring is not that different than Nioh 2 and Strange of paradise in terms of complexity.
    I think that Sekiro is better than this. It's not that the Elden ring is bad. But it still cannot be considered a masterpiece as it is. And now, many dark soul themes are better than Elden ring.    … Expand
  32. Esral
    Apr 6, 2022
    5
    The metacritic score made me think this was a masterpiece, it´s not :( it´s ok, but not worth the 75$ i paid for it.
  33. Iracelma
    Mar 21, 2022
    4
    Graficos continuam simples... apesar de ser um jogo muito divertido do estilo souls... a performace não está ideal mesmo com graficos simples, mundo muito vazio em muitos momentos.
  34. mmaize
    Mar 18, 2022
    4
    So much hype so little difference from any other souls like game I've played outside of the graphics (marginally better) and bosses. As had been said before if this was Dark Souls 4 it might have made more sense but the professional reviews here are just people trying to live up to the hype train which seriously under delivered.

    This game brings nothing new to the table it's just an    So much hype so little difference from any other souls like game I've played outside of the graphics (marginally better) and bosses. As had been said before if this was Dark Souls 4 it might have made more sense but the professional reviews here are just people trying to live up to the hype train which seriously under delivered.

    This game brings nothing new to the table it's just an updated rehash of things we've seen before.    … Expand
  35. Korvaidy
    Mar 1, 2022
    6
    Ну, что может сказать человек, прошедший Бладборн на платину, Дарк Соулс 2, Дарк соулс 3, Дарк соулс 1 ремастер, Секиро (бросил под конец), и Демонс Соулс? Элден Ринг - это дико перехайпленая, вторичная по механике в седьмом поколении поделка от Фром Софтвэир. Я разочарован. Отдельного унижения требует внимания выпуск на ПС5 - адаптивные курки не работают, динамик на дуалсенс не работает,Ну, что может сказать человек, прошедший Бладборн на платину, Дарк Соулс 2, Дарк соулс 3, Дарк соулс 1 ремастер, Секиро (бросил под конец), и Демонс Соулс? Элден Ринг - это дико перехайпленая, вторичная по механике в седьмом поколении поделка от Фром Софтвэир. Я разочарован. Отдельного унижения требует внимания выпуск на ПС5 - адаптивные курки не работают, динамик на дуалсенс не работает, современная вибрация не работает, 3Д Темпест аудио в наушниках не работает (как в том же Демонс Соулс). Оценка пользователей на метакритикс - адекватна. Ставлю 6 из 10 для версии для ПС5.… Expand
  36. Stenbocken
    Mar 11, 2022
    1
    Open world RPG? Well, it is open but it is empty so very empty. No cities no dialogue no meaningful quests. There are only enormously big Godzilla's killing you in an instant. In my opinion a totally meaningless game and extremely boring game. Rather good looking graphics through.
  37. galencjusz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Awsome game! In my opinion game desereved for all of those 10’s from critics review. Truely recommend!
  38. Lexiture
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This one of the best games I've ever played. I didn't expect the open world to be that good.

    It runs great on the PS5!
  39. Hongorjin
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Generation defining masterpiece. This game singlehandedly reboots the whole stagnant gaming industry.
  40. Grapetrap
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Full transparency, I have not played the game.

    I would like to point out that all the negative user "reviews" actually complain, for the most part, about all the same things complained about in the user reviews for Breath of the Wild in 2017. No narrative Very few quest markers Shallow combat crappy graphics tedious exploration. As we now know none of this was the case. I    Full transparency, I have not played the game.

    I would like to point out that all the negative user "reviews" actually complain, for the most part, about all the same things complained about in the user reviews for Breath of the Wild in 2017.

    No narrative
    Very few quest markers
    Shallow combat
    crappy graphics
    tedious exploration.

    As we now know none of this was the case. I think I need to buy Elden Ring    … Expand
  41. Kublai
    Mar 25, 2022
    4
    You spend at least as much time looking things up online as you will playing the game.
  42. Super_xxx23
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    It’s a great experience in the 5 hours I’ve played. The only issue is the optimization.
  43. Omid1903
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It’s just a masterpiece from any point, gameplay is as good as it gets, lore and story is up there with DS and Blodborne, and it’s massive. nothing else needs to be added
  44. Jsl_Rating
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    This game is one of the best games i have ever played. This world is so incredibly large and inspiring, the soundtracks is a bit lacking compared to other fromsoftware games but are still better than most games out there. The bosses are so cool, and the variety of enemies are mindblowing. A blend of skyrim, dark souls and bloodborne, what more can you ask for? 10/10 must play.
  45. Alphaprim3
    Mar 8, 2022
    0
    Literally a copy and paste of older souls games, only difference is you can ride a mount. Totally overhyped & not worth your money
  46. manujm23
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    de lo mejor que he jugado en mi vida, es increible la sensacion que transmite de querer ir a todos los sitios, el lore es brutal, personajes de 10, jubabilidad muy buena, es muy probable que este juego se lleve el goty este año
  47. TheBober
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Cóż to dużo mówić From Software lipy nie robi kolejna gra od nich nie zawodzi. Wszystko w tej grze mi się podoba i do tego otwarty świat i świetnie zrobimy Bajka gra 10/10 po prostu gra roku.
  48. Bola111190
    Apr 16, 2022
    1
    malos graficos y mala optimizacion gameplay repetitivo ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
  49. Prime16
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably one of the best Soulsborne games ever…it’s open world, difficult but doesn’t force u into a path…story doesn’t hold ur hand…you have too pay attention…amazing!… Expand
  50. Issa93
    Dec 11, 2022
    2
    Very overrated given the fact that the game feels like a demon souls remake with non-existing storytelling and repetitive gameplay. Developers need to make changes so that not all of their games feel the same with the exception of Sekiro, that was a true one of a kind masterpiece.
  51. delacruz2480
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    First time playing a game of FromSoftware 6 hours in first main boss defeated and my biggest gripe is how dated controls and combat feel
  52. charlden999
    Nov 3, 2022
    4
    Alright game but definitely does not deserve a 90 review , lack of story telling , way to harsh learning curve
  53. Renryu
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    best game I played in a long time. They took everything good from Demon's Souls to Sekiro and made what can be considered the culmination of a decade of their work. Certainly not for everyone, but a masterpiece nonetheless.
  54. GamerSince80s
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing game a step up from Dark Souls in every way imagine-able. Combat is as good as it can be. And the new ashes of war add a level of depth to the combat thats unseen before.
  55. Cannon123
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is amazing, this is definetly Fromsoftware's ultimate game, its huge and the boss fights are amazing. This game is a masterpiece
  56. Robotghost
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, it’s fun and entertaining and there’s so much you can do and the bosses are incredible. Definitely give this game a go!
  57. LoafusCromwel
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This is the game I expected from FromSoft. It's gorgeous and as engaging as you want it to be. There is so much content to go through and is paced wonderfully. The controlls are *chef's kiss*.

    I can understand why this game isn't right for some players, but it will keep me occupied for years to come.
  58. M109Rstamos
    Mar 26, 2022
    3
    Cannot customise all key bindings - for example Map is "G" and to get out of the map is "Q" - whaaaat?
    Bosses defy physics, quests cannot be tracked, many NPCs re-spawn after you rest., low AI npcs which do not react unless you're almost in their face, large relatively empty world. Its not a bad game, its just not amazing.
  59. Matiokso
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    What can i say this game is goty 100% and probably game of decade. Love to see dlc to play another houndred of hours
  60. HabibR
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    What a sensational game. Varied in everything from monsters to objects and scenarios. The more I play the more I want to play. Extremely addictive!
  61. ali0109a
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game will go down as a modern masterpiece. Fromsoftware does it again with their art, lore, and gameplay. If you're not a fan of the souls game, Elden Ring. It rewards you
    for exploring, and has so much content. It is definitely worth the hype it is getting.
  62. UncleBobbyB
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I'm several hours in so far but I can already tell that this game will be a masterpiece for me. If you hate their previous games then you're not going to like this one. I got hooked through Bloodborne and subsequently Dark Souls and Demon's Souls. A 10/10 doesn't mean it doesn't have any flaws or doesn't need future patches/fixes but it is and will be an unforgettable experience.

    If    I'm several hours in so far but I can already tell that this game will be a masterpiece for me. If you hate their previous games then you're not going to like this one. I got hooked through Bloodborne and subsequently Dark Souls and Demon's Souls. A 10/10 doesn't mean it doesn't have any flaws or doesn't need future patches/fixes but it is and will be an unforgettable experience.

    If you're a PS5 owner, I recommend you start with Demon's Souls as I found that to be the easiest out of all the From Software games.    … Expand
  63. Hhhyuuh8
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. People complaining the graphics arent good but the artstyle is god tier thats why it looks so good. Plus the world design is amazing. The game deserves better for being so awesome, lets encourage people from r/eldenring to come here and rate the game. The bad reviews are unfounded. So many are saying the world is "empty" when there are points of interestThis game is a masterpiece. People complaining the graphics arent good but the artstyle is god tier thats why it looks so good. Plus the world design is amazing. The game deserves better for being so awesome, lets encourage people from r/eldenring to come here and rate the game. The bad reviews are unfounded. So many are saying the world is "empty" when there are points of interest everywhere. There mighf be some review-bombing going on.… Expand
  64. Enzer
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Best game ever played after sekiro and bloodborne, not a big fan of dark souls, but this Is something else
  65. Davit595
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Many people are rating low due to technical issues, I also have crashes and fps drops, but that can be fixed with patches. What cant be fixed in later patches is bad design, bad game mechanics, lame story and world. And From Software doesnt need it as they gave us all those on the highetst level. Elden Ring is one of the best things that happened to video games in recent years.
  66. Squizdoo
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Fantastic open world experience with familiar dark souls combat.
    •great soundtrack •rewarding exploration
    •beautiful atmosphere My only complaint so far is the stability of the multiplayer (co op). Hopefully we’ll see an improvement soon. As a solo experience I really have no complaints. I am aware some players are having frame rate issues but for this review I can only speak for my    Fantastic open world experience with familiar dark souls combat.
    •great soundtrack •rewarding exploration
    •beautiful atmosphere My only complaint so far is the stability of the multiplayer (co op). Hopefully we’ll see an improvement soon.

    As a solo experience I really have no complaints. I am aware some players are having frame rate issues but for this review I can only speak for my personal experience which has been exceptional!    … Expand
  67. Futuremd54
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Perfect blend of open world exploration, souls like difficulty and bosses, lore, and music. The perfect game.
  68. Takunda
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game epitomizes everything From has been working towards. Think Zelda Breath of the Wild with proper encounters in enemies and their camps and littered with serious bosses.

    The sense of discovery is amazing. And then there is the excellent combat. I am 17 hours in but so mucn in love and this is my game of the year.
  69. PrinceArthas
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Excelent a very good souls experience thats put me in a dark world of challenges and mistery
  70. Mattymaltz
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Very very good game, a lot of the negative reviews are very silly I'd give it a 9.5 there are small issues here and there but the game is so big and full unique creative things, bosses, landscapes. The sheer amount of actually really well done content in this game puts it well above most other games out there, a true near perfect game.
  71. pioidolo
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Il capolavoro di From Software, i problemi tecnici e la grafica non eccelsa vengono messi clamorosamente in secondo piano dal gioco nella sua interezza
  72. Oldman64
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is phenomenal. The people rating this game scores like 0, 1, or anything below an 8 are just Turd Suckers who will never be pleased in life. You sucking at the game does not mean that the game is bad. You are bad, not the game. The game excels at everything FromSoftware has done and everything open world has created. Combat is precise. The world feels ALIVE. Don't let these wimpsThe game is phenomenal. The people rating this game scores like 0, 1, or anything below an 8 are just Turd Suckers who will never be pleased in life. You sucking at the game does not mean that the game is bad. You are bad, not the game. The game excels at everything FromSoftware has done and everything open world has created. Combat is precise. The world feels ALIVE. Don't let these wimps who can't kill the first boss or complain about "tHe gRaPhIcS" not being to their standards. They are all losers who can't appreciate any game anymore. This game is 10/10 GAME OF THE YEAR!… Expand
  73. AsurasWrath
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Well constructed open world with great lore and great designs. The sound track is one fo the best things I have ever seen and the bosses are on another league.
  74. farsi211
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game thank, I can’t stop playing Thank you fromsoftware team Yes it’s hard but it’s fun… Expand
  75. Damian-Koolray
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    as close to perfection as a video game or any other media gets for me

    Elden ring is a masterpiece in its combat, storytelling, (open) world design, and music the combat is simple yet the actions of the enemies makes ever single desicion in combat important, do you strike now or bait out their attack first so you dont take the risk of trading damage? do you heal now or maybe wait    as close to perfection as a video game or any other media gets for me

    Elden ring is a masterpiece in its combat, storytelling, (open) world design, and music

    the combat is simple yet the actions of the enemies makes ever single desicion in combat important,
    do you strike now or bait out their attack first so you dont take the risk of trading damage?
    do you heal now or maybe wait one more hit so you dont waste your limited healing recourses?
    every moment in combat has a desicion to be made and that makes the combat never boring because you are always on high alrets on what your next move should be.
    there is also a massive amount of options to consider when partaking in combat
    what kind of weapon will you use, a greatsword with amazing range or perhaps a kitana smaller but faster and easier to evade with
    how much armor will you wear, will you put a lot of heavy armor taking less damage however being more difficult to dodge with?
    perhaps your feeling like long range options, a bow or crossbow function diverently and and multiple way of attack and arrow types which are all useful.
    magic more your thing? have 2 different version in sorcery's and incantations both of which have powerfull offensive abilities and more passive supporting and defensive abilities
    you options in this game are insane and all of them are viable and i haven't even covered all of it like the ashes of war which can completely change how you use a weapon.

    The main story of elden ring is a simple but effective one its when you start reading the descriptions of the items, armor's and weapons you collect and look closely at the world around you is when the smaller details of the story are shown and the fact you can get the basic premise of the story if you wish or delve more deep into the story to uncover what trully happened is amazing.

    this game has the best open world out of any video game i have ever played
    the previously mentioned storytelling is one of many reason but there is so much more
    open world games have for a long time carried the stigma of them being empty or having nothing to do expect reach missions
    elden ring has a massive world to uncover and thankfully it is never boring or not helpful
    you will always find something that will help you in your future journeys like new weapons, armors or ashes of war which massively shake up the gameplay.
    these are also very well placed and spaced, there is no place or area in elden ring that does not hold something either interesting or helpful
    it perfectly filled with goodies to collect and enemies to conquer

    the graphics may indeed not be the greatest on the market however that was never the intention of the developers of elden ring (FromSoftware) they let the beautifull design and amzing art direction carry their games and elden ring has both in spades.
    no 2 area's looks alike and all of it feel like a different world to explore
    a lot of this games design ties back to the storytelling and the world crafted within its story is beautifully crafted

    what a lot of people consider a negative in this game is it's difficulty
    but this is no random occurrence by poor design FromSoft has stated multiple times they aim to create hard games and they want their players to overcome the challenges set before them
    the difficulty in elden ring is perfectly crafted (for the most part) all enemies have a wind up to their attacks that shows when, how and where to dodge
    THIS is video game difficulty done right
    there is no cheap enemy that ignores the rules of the game to cheapshot you, there is not isntant kill attack that you cannot avoid.
    by using death as a learning tool the player will slowly learn how to properly evade and conquer the enemies before them, as long as they never give up.
    it's not a matter of live and death, its about what breaks first.
    your will or the barries in your way

    the one objective problem this game does face (at the moment of writing this review) is the frame rate problems
    this game is stuck at a capped 60FPS and will sometimes dip to 45 for a second this happens maybe once every 20 to 30 minutes
    this isn't a massive problem (not to me at the very least) however it is still a problem that needs fixing
    FromSoftware is steadily pushing out more updates to help out this problem which hopefully shouldn't exist in the near future.

    and to the person considering buying this game, please read both sides of the reviews and see which side is clearly trying to review bomb this game over things it was never meant to be or has no control over and look at the side giving detail on why this game succeeds in what it sets out to do.

    miyazaki and the entire fromsoft team has trully outdone themselves here, for any fan of their work or newcomer this is their masterpiece and i cannot reccomend it enough.
    all in all elden ring is a beautiful, intense, expansive and immersive masterpiece that i implore any fan of video games to try out    … Expand
  76. Sinner-HolyMan
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Completely wonderful game. They outdone themselves, I can't wait to see From's next game.
  77. peetree
    Apr 18, 2022
    9
    graphics look dark and dull, could easily pass for a game made 10 years ago. I keep it on performance mode favoring frame rate. Frame rate still drops noticeably often. I'm on PS5, what part of this game is pushing limitations? I don't see it. This is my first Dark Souls game so I know I still have a lot to learn as far as gameplay goes but it seems just alright so far. Controls aren'tgraphics look dark and dull, could easily pass for a game made 10 years ago. I keep it on performance mode favoring frame rate. Frame rate still drops noticeably often. I'm on PS5, what part of this game is pushing limitations? I don't see it. This is my first Dark Souls game so I know I still have a lot to learn as far as gameplay goes but it seems just alright so far. Controls aren't really intuitive, enemies look stiff and lifeless. IDK I guess playing HZD then going to this a week later is a shock. IK its apples and oranges but this doesn't feel like a game made in 2022 and anyone giving it a 10.. 10 for WHAT?

    EDIT- updating from 8 to 9. now have 160 hours in. This game is awesome, graphics still annoy me a bit but I totally understand all the 10/10s now    … Expand
  78. shewlett95
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    FromSoft proving once again why they are in their own league right now - Miyazaki is a true genius in every sense of the word
  79. judey
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    An absolutely masterpiece in all aspects; combat, exploration, world building, level design, story telling, art style, and everything else you can think of. I absolutely recommend this game to anyone and everyone.
  80. Kutuhullu
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring’s gameplay offers lot of fun with its challenging battles and freedom to play in the way you want. You can play as a mage who uses spells or even as a loincloth wearing guy with a giant club. Game offers also a horse named Torrent which you can use to travel even long distances in the vast open world that has many beautiful sceneries. Elden Ring’s graphics aren’t anythingElden Ring’s gameplay offers lot of fun with its challenging battles and freedom to play in the way you want. You can play as a mage who uses spells or even as a loincloth wearing guy with a giant club. Game offers also a horse named Torrent which you can use to travel even long distances in the vast open world that has many beautiful sceneries. Elden Ring’s graphics aren’t anything special when you compare it to other games on PS5. Game looks still amazing with the PS5 even thou there are few times when some things have lower texture quality. These little flaws game patches with its outstanding art direction.

    Elden Ring is 10/10 game that I would recommend to everyone who wants something challenging, new and non-generic.    … Expand
  81. PointOfReview
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Whoever reviews this game under a 7 is what we in the "souls community" refer to as a "filthy casual" and they really just need to "get good" But seriously, i as a souls veteran i absolutley love this game. it is perfection! My job asks me why i took 3 days off work and my reply is "elden ring came out" i'm back at work and they ask me why my work is slacking and i reply "i'm thinkingWhoever reviews this game under a 7 is what we in the "souls community" refer to as a "filthy casual" and they really just need to "get good" But seriously, i as a souls veteran i absolutley love this game. it is perfection! My job asks me why i took 3 days off work and my reply is "elden ring came out" i'm back at work and they ask me why my work is slacking and i reply "i'm thinking about playing elden ring" i'm visiting my family and they ask me where i've been and i reply "in the land between" i'm taking a massive dump and i push extra hard so i can get back to elden ring faster .
    my landlord is wondering why my rent is late and i reply "because i had to buy elden ring"
    and.... nevermind you get the point. elden ring is great!    … Expand
  82. TakeMeToTheER
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    These 0 rarings are ridiculous. The game is fun, challenging and has a lot of content. When you start out it will feel intimidating, and the game likes to remind you where your place is, but as you get used to the flow of the game it gets a lot easier. As for the graphics. Its not a photorealistic graphicscard stresstest where every detail down to the sweat rolling down your charactersThese 0 rarings are ridiculous. The game is fun, challenging and has a lot of content. When you start out it will feel intimidating, and the game likes to remind you where your place is, but as you get used to the flow of the game it gets a lot easier. As for the graphics. Its not a photorealistic graphicscard stresstest where every detail down to the sweat rolling down your characters cheek is megacrisp. But does it really need that? Its a unique artstyle with a lot of soul and character to it, and it carries itself beautifully. (Performance issues aside (those will probably be fixed soon anyways)).

    10/10. Best game i have played in a few years.    … Expand
  83. Mytros
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This is fantastic, beautiful.. With beautiful lore, monsters, characters, npc, difficult.. Beautiful at 360°
  84. Meowsky
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This is my first FromSoft game. I think I might have played Dark Souls 1 when it FIRST came out for like two hours before quitting and never picking it up again (I say this just to show my lack of any experience with FromSoft games) but Elden Ring has completely immersed me in a way few games are able to do anymore. I used to LOVE open world games, but the last few years they’ve become aThis is my first FromSoft game. I think I might have played Dark Souls 1 when it FIRST came out for like two hours before quitting and never picking it up again (I say this just to show my lack of any experience with FromSoft games) but Elden Ring has completely immersed me in a way few games are able to do anymore. I used to LOVE open world games, but the last few years they’ve become a chore to get through, I’m not invested in the story, and it’s just endless fetch quests. Elden Ring has completely reinvigorated my love for open world games and what they can accomplish. This game is HARD- like I died at least 80-100 times on one boss. But, it rewards perfecting a strategy and learning how each boss moves and when you finally do win in a hard fought battle, the satisfaction and happiness lasts long afterwards because you know you didn’t just have to button mash to get the win. I think I played a full 16 hours yesterday and didn’t want to put it down but needed to sleep. I woke up and immediately couldn’t wait to start playing again. If you want a real challenge and the immense satisfaction of overcoming some of the hardest boss fights I’ve ever faced in gaming, I highly recommend this game. I think after I play through a new game plus I’ll try the other FromSoft games… Expand
  85. DrizzTiaN
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Thank you FromSoft for not making a dumbed down game catered to the entitled and lazy community. A lot of crying going on about game design aspects like UX being nonexistent, and not having a quest log... really? It's a unique game design, deal with it. There are some performance issues yes, but it has in NO way ruined my experience, hope they iron out the kinks and then it will beThank you FromSoft for not making a dumbed down game catered to the entitled and lazy community. A lot of crying going on about game design aspects like UX being nonexistent, and not having a quest log... really? It's a unique game design, deal with it. There are some performance issues yes, but it has in NO way ruined my experience, hope they iron out the kinks and then it will be perfect.
    This game is genius, and truly hope they don't cave in to the negativity. There are plenty of hand-holding games out there. This is my jam and I am loving every minute of it.    … Expand
  86. LythWorks
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Miyazaki managed to create the absolute best game ever, he did it, the absolute mad man. I just don't get how or why people are review-bombing this masterpiece, it's just so sad and pathetic.
  87. luc76985
    Mar 7, 2022
    5
    This is the first time I have felt compelled to review a game on this website specifically because I bought Elden Ring for 2 reasons: I love Fantasy RPGs, and the strength of its reviews. I bought this game upon release and have been playing it almost every day since then. I am an experienced gamer and would rate myself above average in terms of skill level, but I'm no Pro. I work fullThis is the first time I have felt compelled to review a game on this website specifically because I bought Elden Ring for 2 reasons: I love Fantasy RPGs, and the strength of its reviews. I bought this game upon release and have been playing it almost every day since then. I am an experienced gamer and would rate myself above average in terms of skill level, but I'm no Pro. I work full time and I have a life outside of work. I think I represent your average adult gamer whose free time is limited but still enjoys playing as a hobby. I also passed over two other nearly simultaneous big new releases because I chose this game.
    Now, all of that being said: think carefully before purchasing this. I think that prior to Elden Ring's release, the difficulty of the game was downplayed specifically so as not to discourage people from buying it. This game will be EXTREMELY CHALLENGING for the casual gamer. Unless you are a gifted gamer, playing Elden Ring will require many, many hours in order to succeed. You may make 99 attempts at a boss before finally getting lucky and succeeding. Or you will spend hour upon hours searching out remote items in order to give you an edge. Often times it will feel like beating your head against a brick wall. Unless you enjoy playing games on the hardest difficulty setting (I don't!) then this game is not for you. And that fact is being obscured by overly-laudatory reviews and condescending fanboys who do not recognize or appreciate the amount of time it takes to make basic progress.
    An additional deciding factor for me in the purchase of this game was the multiplayer. And let me tell you, multiplayer is a total blunder in Elden Ring. To start with, the process involved in joining your friends is unnecessarily complicated. And then, the game punishes you for playing together! Significantly reduced health potions, totally losing the ability to call your horse, no longer able to summon your pets (spirit wolves/jellyfish/etc), no ability to rest at the "sites of grace" to recharge your health/potions, AND THEN. Each and every single time you die, you will be separated from your friends and sent back to your home world to start the convoluted process of cooperating all over again. The multiplayer system is the single biggest fail Elden Ring can make claim to. I legitimately felt bad for convincing a friend to buy this game and play with me upon release, and I will not be recommending it to any others for this reason.
    Now, after listing my complaints, I should at least, to some degree, acknowledge the game's strengths (although they are surely glorified in great detail by many other reviewers). The game is beautiful. A bit too perpetually dark, but beautiful nonetheless. Truly gorgeous (except all that ugly armor). Second, although it is completely a fantasy RPG, it still manages to be unique and original. This is not a cookie-cutter fantasy game. Character creation is another strength of Elden Ring's. I don't know about you, but I love customizing my characters, and their character customization is A+.
    Finally, I will admit that the game still manages to be fun. That is, when you're not busy trying to stop yourself from throwing the controller at the TV, or from smashing it on the coffee table, or flipping off the "YOU DIED" screen for the ten thousandth time. It is fun, but it is tiring and frustrating to a degree that potential buyers need to be aware of - a fact that I think was intentionally obscured by pre-release reviews, and is condescendingly dismissed by the "get good" groupies who, quite simply, have more free time than you probably do.    … Expand
  88. Aks4Laz
    Mar 8, 2022
    1
    An attempt to go full Skyrim via the boring route. Outdated graphics, no real immersion, another round of boring/obscure quests that didn't really give me the feeling of belonging in this world, and an endless cycle of boss fights(at least some of them are good, but it doesn't save the game). Only new mechanic is the jump...In the year 2022 the new mechanic is the JUMP! Animations areAn attempt to go full Skyrim via the boring route. Outdated graphics, no real immersion, another round of boring/obscure quests that didn't really give me the feeling of belonging in this world, and an endless cycle of boss fights(at least some of them are good, but it doesn't save the game). Only new mechanic is the jump...In the year 2022 the new mechanic is the JUMP! Animations are still lacking, hit boxes are still a random joke, it's not AAA, not even close to A. And the so called "lore" is still as vague and shallow as it was before the involvement of Martin.… Expand
  89. JasonA95
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. It made me fall back in love with gaming. I see a number of negative reviews about outdated graphics & whatnot but honestly it is still a large, beautiful open world with lots of places to explore & loot to be discovered. Some bosses can appear impossible & yes you’ll have to grind your level up to compete with them but that’s all part of the fun. From SoftwareAn absolute masterpiece. It made me fall back in love with gaming. I see a number of negative reviews about outdated graphics & whatnot but honestly it is still a large, beautiful open world with lots of places to explore & loot to be discovered. Some bosses can appear impossible & yes you’ll have to grind your level up to compete with them but that’s all part of the fun. From Software want you to go off and explore to level up so you can find places you’d never previously thought of going. Think I spent the first 15 hours of the game just in Limgrave (the starting area) exploring every nook & cranny. I was simply discovering new locations within Limgrave like; Dungeons, Caves, Points of Interest & new Sites of Grace. This game is all about taking risks to reap the rewards. I won’t put any spoilers as I want players to experience it for themselves but take my word for it when I say it is a work of art. From Software have certainly made the best game I’ve played in many years!… Expand
  90. Ringzn1979
    Mar 9, 2022
    5
    In the run-up, there was great enthusiasm, as none other than "Game of Thrones" author George RR Martin had co-written the story for the fantasy game. What "Elden Ring" delivers is almost cheeky: A magic ring broke, evil monsters grabbed the fragments. At least hobbits don't have to make their way...
    The main plot of the game is clear, boring and predictable, George RR Martin's    In the run-up, there was great enthusiasm, as none other than "Game of Thrones" author George RR Martin had co-written the story for the fantasy game. What "Elden Ring" delivers is almost cheeky: A magic ring broke, evil monsters grabbed the fragments. At least hobbits don't have to make their way...
    The main plot of the game is clear, boring and predictable, George RR Martin's commitment (who only wrote the background story of the environment mentioned) was apparently little more than a PR stunt.

    Anyone who has seen titles like "Horizon Forbidden West" or "Halo Infinite" will be disappointed with the graphics of "Elden Ring". Textures are muddy, objects keep popping up instead of appearing smooth as you approach them, and the design of each region is more reminiscent of a game designed for the previous generation of hardware.

    Anyone who likes to fail will love "Elden Ring". The game punishes even small mistakes with brutal severity, while at the same time being stingy with tips and explanations. So you have to work hard for each fight, start over and over again and blindly search for the optimal combination of tactics, equipment and timing in order to slay the many bosses.

    Overall, "Elden Ring" is only for real hardcore gamers. Anyone who likes to charge against the same monster twenty times will love the title. Even fans of an open game world should definitely take a look at this game. But one thing should be clear to everyone: "Elden Ring" is actually not a "game", but bitter seriousness.    … Expand
  91. ThaddeusMagee
    Apr 6, 2022
    2
    So you're a knight/mage/assassin/whatever character in Middle Earth - oops i mean "The Lands Between" - and you're one of many people vying for power of The One Ring - oops I mean the "Elden Ring" - because...you know...magical realms, power, knights and kings, blah blah blah, all that nonsense. You can see why people are raving about the originality here.

    Gameplay wise, think Dark    So you're a knight/mage/assassin/whatever character in Middle Earth - oops i mean "The Lands Between" - and you're one of many people vying for power of The One Ring - oops I mean the "Elden Ring" - because...you know...magical realms, power, knights and kings, blah blah blah, all that nonsense. You can see why people are raving about the originality here.

    Gameplay wise, think Dark Souls crossed with Dark Souls crossed with an empty map. You won't find side quests (not legitimate ones), side activities, a story, or anything else, but the combat does have quite a bit of depth.

    Lots of talk about the open world but honestly I've seen nothing to write home about. There's no way to engage with this world beyond fighting bosses in it (because again, this is Dark Souls). Just don't go in expecting an open world game in the style of RDR, Far Cry, Fallout, Assassins Creed, GTA, Just Cause...or pretty much any open world game you know of. This is Dark Souls.    … Expand
  92. Timodo13
    Mar 13, 2022
    3
    Elden Ring is probably the worst game I have played in recent memory. I went into it knowing nothing about it. Friends has recommended it to me so I thought why not we usually have the same tastes in games. I spent maybe 4 hours playing it on and off. I still have no idea what it’s point is. It’s such a slow paced game I couldn’t get into it. My opinion save your money for something better.
  93. themegahero
    Mar 13, 2022
    1
    Thankfully for now it's very obvious that most people don't actually like this game, yes it sold over million copies, because lots of people were baited into buying it, because it was advertised as "very accessible for new players", but in reality it's just same as every Souls game, just with open world and most people don't like games where you have to die million times to learn moveThankfully for now it's very obvious that most people don't actually like this game, yes it sold over million copies, because lots of people were baited into buying it, because it was advertised as "very accessible for new players", but in reality it's just same as every Souls game, just with open world and most people don't like games where you have to die million times to learn move sets, most people don't find that interesting, it's very obvious that most gamers want good story, fun gameplay and challenging, but not too difficult combat. Souls games are way more than challenging, they are brutal and even with best gear you can die easily and for most people, this is not fun. Just speaking facts.… Expand
  94. SaberMajora
    Mar 16, 2022
    4
    Note I did beat Dark Souls 3 with DLC, and about 3/4th of Demons Souls Remake. Game feels clanky, kinds reminds me of Demons Souls. I thought Elden Ring was supposed to be a brand new series/game, not a Dark Souls 4. I've bear the first 2 bosses and I just felt stressed the whole time. I only recommend this game to people who already played and mastered the Souls games of the past.
  95. dokkanbattle83
    Mar 17, 2022
    1
    Very disappointed the video games press said this is a RPG but it is just a Dark Souls 4 with an empty open world they made this game for the Darls Souls fans only, the press said this is the game of the year but they lied again
  96. blobbybigshuffl
    May 1, 2022
    2
    Now all the fake marketing hype has dissapeared the game reveals it's ugly colours.

    Unfortunately the gaming community seems to be controlled now by the 'Youtube commentators', they randomly choose a game to like and then we're all meant to be gushing about how in love we are with it. It has ugly graphics and ugly game mechanics. NPC's walk these pathetic linear paths 5 minutes after    Now all the fake marketing hype has dissapeared the game reveals it's ugly colours.

    Unfortunately the gaming community seems to be controlled now by the 'Youtube commentators', they randomly choose a game to like and then we're all meant to be gushing about how in love we are with it.

    It has ugly graphics and ugly game mechanics. NPC's walk these pathetic linear paths 5 minutes after you've killed them, how does that make an immersive game? It's brutally difficult forcing a massive grind, the UI is ugly and not optimised for PC at all..... It's a horrible experience and It will sink in popularity as quickly as it rose. What makes me even more angrier is people slate AC games for changing their mechanics but praise this game when the mechanics in new AC games are quite similar; leveling, gear acquistion, and boss fights... The difference is the animations for fighting and overal experience is dynamic and fluid... Elden ring is just clunky and repetitive. I hate it. It's for sadomasochists that like Gothic metal fantasy, the type of art that biker gangs put on their beer bellies above their hairy chests.    … Expand
  97. ShadoWraith
    May 10, 2022
    4
    I guess you could say that this is a Dark Souls meets an inferior version of Skyrim. The graphics and far from being next gen (I find the comparisons on this with Forbidden West hilarious). Frame rate sucks. It's just another game that's hard for the sake of being hard leaving out a huge subset of players whereas Horizon Forbidden West gives the player a choice. If you love your game to beI guess you could say that this is a Dark Souls meets an inferior version of Skyrim. The graphics and far from being next gen (I find the comparisons on this with Forbidden West hilarious). Frame rate sucks. It's just another game that's hard for the sake of being hard leaving out a huge subset of players whereas Horizon Forbidden West gives the player a choice. If you love your game to be cheap and very difficult overall then you can have that. If you are just a casual player then there is that two and for everyone in between. Elden Ring? Nope. The big area of controversy lately has been between those who don't want much of a GUI and those who want something like Witcher 3. Here again, Forbidden West gives you flexibility in choosing between a very detailed GUI to off when one doesn't want one or need it. This is very old school in everything from difficulty, graphics, game play, GUI and innovativeness (or lack thereof). In Forbidden West the graphics are photo-realistic, you don't feel isolated, it has more of a plot and the game play gives a wide range of different types. With that being said, if you love the Dark Souls type of games and/or retro games this is for you. Everyone else, good luck. You're going to at least being wanting to rage quite fairly often.… Expand
  98. Valcor
    Mar 23, 2022
    1
    Terrible performance with FPS drops, clunky combat and clunky dodge rolling. Open world game that has no direction what so ever terrible overhyped game.
  99. Aladdin132
    Mar 25, 2022
    1
    Elden Ring was created to waste a players time, in order to hide a complete lack of content. The ultimate no lifer game. I'm not sure why it's getting all this hype I made an account just to rate this game. I almost feel as if the game paid for these perfect reviews. Honestly very disappointed and hope people realize how overrated this game is.
  100. FameGameName
    Mar 26, 2022
    4
    This was my first "soul" game. I picked the mage class like any other RPG game of this kind, and had the most boring game play ever. The game was fun and challenging in the first 20 hours, but after a few good upgrades from main story line, the game became straight up boring with repetitive grinds and no story exposure what so ever. I lost interest in wasting more time on this at aroundThis was my first "soul" game. I picked the mage class like any other RPG game of this kind, and had the most boring game play ever. The game was fun and challenging in the first 20 hours, but after a few good upgrades from main story line, the game became straight up boring with repetitive grinds and no story exposure what so ever. I lost interest in wasting more time on this at around 50% progression and called it a day.… Expand
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  2. Mixed: 0 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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