Eldest Souls

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GameSpew
    Aug 2, 2021
    70
    Sporting wonderful pixel art and a fantastic soundtrack, Eldest Souls is sure to go down a storm with Soulslike fans who would simply like to get to the nitty-gritty. Of course, the loss of the smaller battles in between means that there’s no opportunity to level your character up if you’re struggling, but the short and sharp nature of the fights on offer, and the ease of which you can respec to try a different approach, makes up for that somewhat. It’s a just a shame that Eldest Souls sometimes feels unfair, with victory being the result of your foes not making use of certain powerful skills.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 20, 2021
    60
    As a game Eldest Souls does not hide the fact it is a tough game but it is trying to outshine in a genre that has had better examples, and better bosses over the years. Eldest Souls is by no means a bad game but it does rely on players having luck on their side a little bit too much, and that can make it a frustrating experience rather than a fun or engaging one.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Jul 29, 2021
    60
    Eldest Souls wears its inspiration on its sleeve, though in the end that counts for very little. The boss fights are often unbalanced and tedious, which only contributes to a frustration that deters you from wanting to pick the controller back up.

Awards & Rankings

42
#42 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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User Score
5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. Barrymore45
    Sep 20, 2021
    0
    Just no. Completed this game today and i feel just empty anger, avoid. Clearly putting the word souls in the title in a cynical effort to getJust no. Completed this game today and i feel just empty anger, avoid. Clearly putting the word souls in the title in a cynical effort to get souls fans to buy it has worked for sales, but the gameplay in this "game" is appalling, i beat the game through luck or trial and error, and now i regret bothering.… Full Review »
  2. JFaraday
    Mar 29, 2023
    7
    A bit rough around the edges (and grueling as can be), I found the game satisfying overall. Plenty of moments of frustration with some bosses,A bit rough around the edges (and grueling as can be), I found the game satisfying overall. Plenty of moments of frustration with some bosses, but learning their movesets and finally overcoming them is a rush. Love the art style as well and some memorable boss designs. Again, not a mind-blowing game, but a decent entry into the Soulslike arena.… Full Review »
  3. Dwideshrude1
    Apr 16, 2022
    0
    Just plain doesnt even function, you go to dodge with full stamina and the input lag is so bad it just feels awful, and unplayable. Wow.
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