Elden Ring

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. CL4P-TP
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    I don‘t understand the bad reviews. Never experienced any frame drops on performance mode and the game looks beautiful. Apart from that the gameplay loop is probably the best I‘ve seen in recent years. Never have I been so addicted to a video game that I played it over 30 hours on the first 3 days and I still only scratched the surface. The game rewards you every time you venture off theI don‘t understand the bad reviews. Never experienced any frame drops on performance mode and the game looks beautiful. Apart from that the gameplay loop is probably the best I‘ve seen in recent years. Never have I been so addicted to a video game that I played it over 30 hours on the first 3 days and I still only scratched the surface. The game rewards you every time you venture off the main path and not by giving you some collectibles like in other open world games but with a new weapon, skill, spell, armor or talisman that will help maybe help your current build or is even worth building towards. The sense of progression you get this way is incomparable to other open world games or rpgs. I started out as a naked guy with a stick, went on to be a knight with a bastard sword and shield and now am a powerful scythe wielding sorcerer using the power of dragons and lightning to destroy my enemies.

    I can understand some people that got drawn in by the BOTW comparisons are having trouble with the combat but it‘s definitely not too hard if you‘re willing to think a little bit about how to approach boss fights. The summons definitely help a lot and sometimes even make the game feel too easy for a fromsoft game.    … Expand
  2. Sekiro1990
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best game from FROM SOFTWARE so far

    Some frame drops that will be fixed easily with a patch
  3. Fluxcapacitor
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Most these kids giving negative reviews wouldn't know a good game if it hit them upside the head. If you need your hand held, this game isn't for you. If you don't appreciate a challenge, this game isn't for you. If all you want to do is rush through everything and don't enjoy the experience of exploring and finding secrets, this game isn't for you. If you can't appreciate cryptic storyMost these kids giving negative reviews wouldn't know a good game if it hit them upside the head. If you need your hand held, this game isn't for you. If you don't appreciate a challenge, this game isn't for you. If all you want to do is rush through everything and don't enjoy the experience of exploring and finding secrets, this game isn't for you. If you can't appreciate cryptic story telling, and don't enjoy the mysterious wonder it brings, this game isn't for you.

    This game is a breath of fresh air among the convoluted and bloated open world game we typically get today. It's a masterclass in level design, enemy design, combat, RPG mechanics, exploration, dungeon crawling, and more. The game is absolutely massive in scale, and with 50 hours in I've hardly scratched the surface. The reviews are justified and the hype is real. And I'm saying this not as a fanboy, but as a first time player of FromSoftware games.    … Expand
  4. Netherghul
    Mar 6, 2022
    7
    Not a terrible game. But failing of expectations. A boring open world with a repetitive loot table. As always Fromsoftware fails to fix its bugs and glitches. World rendering, Weapon clipping and hitbox issues. However a majority of the bosses are fresh and fun and great. Some bosses are just lazy but other Dark Souls games have had this issue. But this doesnt excuse them from repeatingNot a terrible game. But failing of expectations. A boring open world with a repetitive loot table. As always Fromsoftware fails to fix its bugs and glitches. World rendering, Weapon clipping and hitbox issues. However a majority of the bosses are fresh and fun and great. Some bosses are just lazy but other Dark Souls games have had this issue. But this doesnt excuse them from repeating the mistake. I am aiming to give a fair review because I feel a ton of the reviews have been inflated and are not living in reality. The Lore falls short and flat compared to its siblings of Dark Souls and Bloodborne but makes up for it for the fresh attempt. I am writing it a 7 for the boring first few hours of the game. It really does pick up near the end of the game but it is not a masterpiece by any means. It is good, not great and not perfect. But a very solid game that deserves love and should be open to criticism.… Expand
  5. MingledLotus24
    Apr 3, 2022
    3
    I dont like it too much. Neither aesthetics, nor balance, fights, story and this huge empty world. It requires very much time for exploring and game rewards your exploration with very little of something. Sekiro is like million times better. Cant understand how same team was able to make ingenuous sekiro and this. Continue to playing however - maybe later will change my mind
  6. SlavisaT
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    the game is big garbage, the world is empty, graphics like from 2013 2014, overrated game
  7. Jakob44
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    The game is good, no microtransactions and a fantastic world. The game is worth you money
  8. Gustavnzla
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    LA VERDAD NO ES JUEGO PARA TODO EL MUNDO, PERO TIENE TODO LO QUE UN JUGADOR VETERANO PIDE HOY EN DÍA, UN JUEGO QUE SEA UN RETO, JUGABILIDAD E HISTORIA. ESTE JUEGO TIENE TODO Y A ESO LO AGREGAMOS LO BIEN ECHO QUE ESTÁ A NIVEL TÉCNICO, MUY RARA VEZ VES UN BUT O ALGÚN FALLO, PARA MI EL JUEGO DEL AÑO 2022
  9. 2fps
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Best videogame in years, I honestly don't understand the negative reviews except for performance issues.
  10. Pikkhave
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    It has been over 7 years since I have been able to actually sit down with a game and forget real life for the moment I am playing.

    This game did that for me. First time playing it I played for 13 hours before I noticed rays of light coming from the sunrise outside my home - this was on a Tuesday night. Went to uni feeling like I was living in a fever dream, planning what my next move    It has been over 7 years since I have been able to actually sit down with a game and forget real life for the moment I am playing.

    This game did that for me.

    First time playing it I played for 13 hours before I noticed rays of light coming from the sunrise outside my home - this was on a Tuesday night. Went to uni feeling like I was living in a fever dream, planning what my next move in the game would be. I was as hooked as one can be.

    Absolutely amazing game design and attention to detail. My first soulslike game, but a very good place to start. Objectively game of the year.

    Only downside is the occasional frame drops - which, after some research, seems like a relatively usual issue with Fromsoftware games.    … Expand
  11. Berugi
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    exceptional game, exceptional future a game that deserves to be tested and enjoyed. The atmosphere, the music, the gameplay, the bosses, the open world... everything is perfect and with an appreciable difficulty that will not leave anyone indifferent
  12. PROJETOADD
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Uma obra prima do começo ao fim, ja zerei o jogo 3 vezes e platinei 1 e ainda sinto vontade de jogar novamente, simplesmente o melhor trabalho da fromsoftware e definitivamente um marco no mundo dos games, superando e muito breath of the wild no quesito expansão de mundo.
  13. jotawv
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Maravilhoso. Quantidade muito grande de inimigos e ambientes diferentes e a jogabilidade é épica demais. A variação é tão grande que você pode ir ao mesmo local durante a noite e encontrar outro inimigo que não aparece durante o dia. O nível dos artistas da From software é animalesco, o que esses caras fizeram com esse jogo é irretocável.

    Quanto à performance? Eu jogo no Series S e o game    Maravilhoso. Quantidade muito grande de inimigos e ambientes diferentes e a jogabilidade é épica demais. A variação é tão grande que você pode ir ao mesmo local durante a noite e encontrar outro inimigo que não aparece durante o dia. O nível dos artistas da From software é animalesco, o que esses caras fizeram com esse jogo é irretocável.

    Quanto à performance? Eu jogo no Series S e o game é impecável. Já estou com quase 30 horas de game e não vi NENHUM problema com desempenho.    … Expand
  14. hrafn81
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    As someone who avoided "souls" games, this one really blew me away! When my last try was "Demon's Souls" on the PS3 and I walked away from it near the beginning, thinking this was just not something I wanted to waste my time on, I never took Elden Ring serious as something I would play. From recommendations and watching some streams, I figured why not give it a shot. And wow, with the HUGEAs someone who avoided "souls" games, this one really blew me away! When my last try was "Demon's Souls" on the PS3 and I walked away from it near the beginning, thinking this was just not something I wanted to waste my time on, I never took Elden Ring serious as something I would play. From recommendations and watching some streams, I figured why not give it a shot. And wow, with the HUGE open world you didn't even have to bother about the bosses till you really felt the urge for it.
    With this open world concept, the entire "souls" genre changes, leaving the difficulty scaling up to the players. You can try to tackle the bosses head on, doing the old school masochist style marathon to the final boss, or you can run around and explore, expand your arsenal with weapons and spells and even level up as you please, before returning to the "now very easy" headaches known as bosses.

    If you are in need of wasting a huge amount of hours, this is the game for you! Because, once you pop....

    I have personally played through this game three times by now, it should be considered as addictive as crack!    … Expand
  15. Marineclown312
    Apr 13, 2022
    9
    Upon starting this game, I realized that I had underestimated how hard this game was going to be. I was unfamiliar with the levelling system, I had trouble with the combat, all of the symptoms of "first souls game" syndrome. After a while of trying, grinding, and dying, I finally understood. I finally understood the magical game hiding behind the difficulty mask. I was immersed in theUpon starting this game, I realized that I had underestimated how hard this game was going to be. I was unfamiliar with the levelling system, I had trouble with the combat, all of the symptoms of "first souls game" syndrome. After a while of trying, grinding, and dying, I finally understood. I finally understood the magical game hiding behind the difficulty mask. I was immersed in the breathtaking graphics, the complex lore, and the grinding of armaments. But be warned; and this is a bit of a hot take. The game only starts to be fun after you beat the first story boss. Even though I am very far from completing the game, I can confidently say that I am extremely happy and satisfied with my purchase of Elden Ring… Expand
  16. Lipzy
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é incrível,os Bosses,os mapas,a exploração é tudo muito incrível
  17. waywurd
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    The best Dark Souls style game. From Soft absolutely annihlates every single open world game every made(besides outerwilds and botw). Instead of cluttering you ADHD ridden brain will waypoints and objecitve markers found by climbing a ubisoft tower, elden ring actively hides its content in obscure places that prompt you to actually explore the map. The map itself is iconic and memorable.The best Dark Souls style game. From Soft absolutely annihlates every single open world game every made(besides outerwilds and botw). Instead of cluttering you ADHD ridden brain will waypoints and objecitve markers found by climbing a ubisoft tower, elden ring actively hides its content in obscure places that prompt you to actually explore the map. The map itself is iconic and memorable. Most regions in the map are easily recognizable and enjoyable to explore. The combat is as refined as single player combat can become. Elden ring is almost like a competitive single player game in terms of how it makes you feel while playing. My only complaint is that the game is so long, I got burnt out around 50 hours in, and I beat it after about 80 hours.… Expand
  18. SpacemanCap
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Game of the Year! Not a souls like fan but this game took me in, had its way with me and spat me out and I kept coming back for more. 10/10
  19. jasetheace1
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, just the wonder of what you will run into next and the world design.
    This game is a phenomenon.
  20. jotape01
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. 120 hours spent without getting bored of it. This game is the perfection to the souls formula. I would have liked if they wanted to invest a bit more in the narrative of thoe game, but we know they are FromSoftware.

    A game to be remembered forever.
  21. wardsac
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I have only played a Dark Souls game for 10-15 minutes. Elden Ring however I can't put down. The learning curve is STEEP. But this is the first game that I've played in a very long time where I feel like I am getting actively better with each hour I play. It's almost a throwback to games like Mike Tyson's Punch Out where you have to learn your opponents patters and when to attack andI have only played a Dark Souls game for 10-15 minutes. Elden Ring however I can't put down. The learning curve is STEEP. But this is the first game that I've played in a very long time where I feel like I am getting actively better with each hour I play. It's almost a throwback to games like Mike Tyson's Punch Out where you have to learn your opponents patters and when to attack and when to defend. You can't run in and bash things until they are dead, which in many great games is as advanced as the battle gets.

    This is definitely it's own thing. And you HAVE to put you ego aside and realize you're going to die while playing this game. A LOT. Once you accept that, it opens up and is an absolutely incredible game.    … Expand
  22. SirFlankBoring
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    For disclaimer: I made 100% of the three games in the Souls franchise.

    When I saw the trailer for Elden Ring, it was like I was witnessing Miyazaki's new challenge to the gaming industry. Since Demons Souls (2009) and Dark Souls (2011) went down in history as innovative and challenging games, the first thing to think about would be: "How will Elden Ring innovate?"... The answer came    For disclaimer: I made 100% of the three games in the Souls franchise.

    When I saw the trailer for Elden Ring, it was like I was witnessing Miyazaki's new challenge to the gaming industry. Since Demons Souls (2009) and Dark Souls (2011) went down in history as innovative and challenging games, the first thing to think about would be: "How will Elden Ring innovate?"... The answer came through the gameplay.

    I never imagined that From Software would be able to create something so epic, mixing an amazing OST (made by Yuka Kitamura), a magical setting and such fantastic mechanics. Elden Ring gives me the same feeling as Skyrim, a feeling of a vast world to explore, with different possibilities, for me, these two games are like brothers, things that only appear from decade to decade in the gaming world.

    The bosses never disappoint, no matter if it's a dungeon boss, or a main boss, their theme songs are amazing, and you really feel that the moment is a certain tension. The dubbing of the game is to be praised, all the voice actors managed to highlight the presence of their characters well, and this is something that I see little commented on.

    There are different builds, for all tastes, for all the bosses you want, and this goes back to what I said before, Skyrim and Elden Ring are brothers, both games give you immense possibilities for gameplay, magic, archery, one hand, two hands, punch. You'll never run out of ideas for an NG+.

    In short: Elden Ring is the kind of game you only see every decade, and it's been a real pleasure to write about this masterpiece by Miyazaki.    … Expand
  23. Neonix1
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out aboveElden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out above everything else made in many years.

    I've played the game on PC, Xbox Series X and PS5, and while not perfect on any platform, it is decent and is a must-play for anyone.    … Expand
  24. dmmo
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    True masterpiece. Must play for enthusiast of From Software games. It is not easily approachable, but so are other From Software games. You need to spend some time to drown into the Elden Ring world. Map is overwhelming with number of locations and secrets. Boss fights are spectacular. Glued me to the console for long time.
  25. sandu1337
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    Must play game!
    World rendering, Weapon clipping and hitbox issues. However a majority of the bosses are fresh and fun and great. Some bosses are just lazy but other Dark Souls games have had this issue. But this doesnt excuse them fromy
  26. GatoSavatico
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    Increíble. Un juegazo que todo el mundo debería probar. Su dificultad es menor a la de otros souls y premia la exploración. Si quieres usar invocaciones las usas, si quieres ir a pecho pelado puedes ir. No es necesario el ultra farmeo y no tiene carteles diciéndote a donde ir. Su apartado gráfico es una sacada tremenda y su lore es tremendo, casi tanto como el de farfadox. Recomendado 10
  27. GrilledMackrel
    Sep 5, 2022
    8
    This game can prove that you can definitely have too much of a good thing. To say the map is big is a massive understatement. The verticality of the game world on top of the area size is absolute overkill. I haven't even reached the Capital yet and I feel. Burnt. Out. I'm so mixed on it. I love the world design but it does feel somewhat endless and a bit hollow? I do feel like tye enemiesThis game can prove that you can definitely have too much of a good thing. To say the map is big is a massive understatement. The verticality of the game world on top of the area size is absolute overkill. I haven't even reached the Capital yet and I feel. Burnt. Out. I'm so mixed on it. I love the world design but it does feel somewhat endless and a bit hollow? I do feel like tye enemies have more predictable attack patterns but the variety is there until you start to notice a somewhat shameless reuse of assets. This game has 165 Bosses! I think dark souls 2 only had 40 or so? I wish I could appreciate this game more and I respect the effort put into it. But somehow. Its too much for me personally. Which is weird. Maybe they should change the multiplayer mechanics so that you can interact with players in real time with no summon signs. Instead of summons it could end up being alot more organic. I'm sure covenants could still be implemented in some form or fashion. I just think if you're going to have such a large open world. You may as well make it more social. It would feel alot less empty I suppose as a result.… Expand
  28. Nurax
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the absolute perfection of the souls formula brought to an open world. The strange lands between are filled with creative and astonishing areas and amazing bossen that will offer a great challenge.
  29. JhonDreeperxX
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    The game is not perfect, but offers a huge and nice journey providing a good user experience, well developed lands, boss fights, OSTs, asthetics and also a rich lore, for me it's 10+.
  30. Muntzr97
    Sep 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. amazing game In my opinion, this is the game of the year A game for more than 5 hours a day and I did not feel a seed of boredom of creativity .… Expand
  31. brutforce1337
    Oct 7, 2022
    9
    Evolution of a Souls series. All components are greater and feeling much more organic then before. Difficulty level is raising step by step so u will evade this Daemons Souls feeling. Graphics and animation are nice, as well, as music and sound. Great work, master Miyazaki, thank u!
    I am Malenia, Blade of Miquella!
  32. Beyhey
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    It's really good. First souls like entry for me. With guides it's enjoyable
  33. OmegaChaosZ
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring takes the FromSoft formula and cranks it to 11. Combining the level design and sorry telling they perfected years ago and somehow integrating it into an open world is pure alchemy and I love it. I've always seen it as a labor of love to struggle and push to complete their other titles but this one hits different, I've completed it 5x and it's the only title that of theirs that IElden Ring takes the FromSoft formula and cranks it to 11. Combining the level design and sorry telling they perfected years ago and somehow integrating it into an open world is pure alchemy and I love it. I've always seen it as a labor of love to struggle and push to complete their other titles but this one hits different, I've completed it 5x and it's the only title that of theirs that I 100%, every weapon, armor and spell!… Expand
  34. veion
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Joguei os Três Dark Souls, Fiz 1000g nos dois primeiros e estou terminando o 3º, joguei Sekiro e Bloodborne e não tenho qualquer dúvida que o Elden Ring é o melhor jogo da série.
    Está longe de ser o mais desafiador, mas cumpriu bem demais com o desafio de trazer um souls like para o mundo aberto.
  35. Zzdr4gon
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    the best game I've played in my life, you can see that the world was made with kindness and love, it's a game that everybody should play at least one day
  36. M4cul4d0
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Melhor jogo q ja joguei na minha vida, simplesmente perfeito em todos os aspectos
  37. Katsu5237
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    O jogo possui uma história incrível, um estilo de gameplay único que realmente nos cativa a jogar, recomendo muito, vale o preço.
  38. Swamp_Lord
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    One of the Greatest Videogames ever made. Definitely top 10. It does everything right. It’s so fun to explore and you can do it with a friend. Incredible.
  39. FoguelMclovin
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Excelente juego. Exigente como un buen Souls. Este es el GOTY 2022. Esperando su expansión.
  40. TheRealMao
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    One of the best games this generation and a must play.

    It feels good to die ++.
  41. VeritasRampo
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    the best game of 2022, really, over GOW Ragnarok, is a monster of open worlds, hours and hours of gameplay
  42. Notasonypony23
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Best game this year It’s not for everyone but arguably is the most content complete game out on the market which is a rarity these days,
  43. cyaaaa
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Amazing game, I only have a single complaint, the optimization for PC is far from being good. Other than that I would really recommend that you finish this game without cheesing any bosses. I cheesed every boss I could on my first playthrough and deeply regretted it.
  44. ezerik
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    I'm a 41-year-old married life-long gamer with limited gaming time. Still, I play all sorts of games, have several subscription services - always looking for that next masterpiece time-suck. I rarely come across masterpieces nowadays and I've completed very few action or RPG games the last decade. And then came Elden Ring. Elden Ring is a masterpiece. I just finished putting just over 200I'm a 41-year-old married life-long gamer with limited gaming time. Still, I play all sorts of games, have several subscription services - always looking for that next masterpiece time-suck. I rarely come across masterpieces nowadays and I've completed very few action or RPG games the last decade. And then came Elden Ring. Elden Ring is a masterpiece. I just finished putting just over 200 hours into my first playthrough, during which I searched every nook and cranny, tried to fight every enemy and boss, tried to find every item, tried to finish every quest, and accomplished most of that. A masterpiece. Beautiful. It's a modern and mature Zelda, a new gen and darker Skyrim with greater difficulty and less time-consuming and useless systems. It's grand. It's art. And I recommend it to every gamer. If you can get over the difficulty, you will be rewarded. And I never liked Souls-type games one bit before ER, but I see dopeness and beauty even in death in Elden Ring - how cool the enemy looks as he stalks over your body, the environment, the graphics and grandeur of it all. A masterpiece. Bravo, FromSoftware.… Expand
  45. giovan1971
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Tra i Migliori videogames di ogni tempo...solo perchè NON si muore praticamente mai...o quasi !
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  46. Derex
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Honestamente, lo mejor que he jugado en muchísimo tiempo, no tengo más palabras, es mi primer soulslike y quede encantado.
  47. bear00766
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. el mejor juego de From es una reinvención de la formula tradicional ademas de un impresionante historia es una obra maestra de los videojuegos me dejo sorprendido los tres finales 10/10… Expand
  48. jcvandan
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Incredible life consuming experience. The ultimate evolution of the Soulsborne formula, and incredibly has still kept From's tight level design where it really matters (i.e. the core path).

    Gaming catnip.
  49. Doovde
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Do you like Dark Souls and Breath of the Wild? If the answer is yes to both then you my friend are in for a treat. Infinite character customisation, huge map brimming with points of interest and secret areas, great drawn out story that twists and keeps you guessing throughout, rewards for taking risks and destroying enemy groups, non linear path of progression, easy to use multiplayerDo you like Dark Souls and Breath of the Wild? If the answer is yes to both then you my friend are in for a treat. Infinite character customisation, huge map brimming with points of interest and secret areas, great drawn out story that twists and keeps you guessing throughout, rewards for taking risks and destroying enemy groups, non linear path of progression, easy to use multiplayer elements that let's you tackle both dungeons and bosses if the going gets tough, new special moves and NPC troops to help turn the tide of battle. All in all Elden Ring is a game of exploration that will keep you coming back for more. You'll spend your day's wondering what lies yonder over that hill, ruins, swamp, forest, castle, run down village etc and when you can find the time to get back to answering your curiosity.… Expand
  50. nep321
    Apr 9, 2023
    5
    I really wanted to like this game and the world was interesting to explore....at first. Then it got a bit repetitive. However, about 70% into the game, I simply could not progress. The difficulty is simply too much to handle for me. I really tried everything I could, but after 70 hours I just got sick and tired of dying hundreds of times. I do not find this to be fun at all. if theI really wanted to like this game and the world was interesting to explore....at first. Then it got a bit repetitive. However, about 70% into the game, I simply could not progress. The difficulty is simply too much to handle for me. I really tried everything I could, but after 70 hours I just got sick and tired of dying hundreds of times. I do not find this to be fun at all. if the difficulty was even 10% easier, that could have been enough for me to progress further. Hard pass.… Expand
  51. AnotherOrphen
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game with a polish and tried and true combat system, with the introduction of posture damage, guard counters, horse combat and a more diverse and interesting magic system, the combat has never felt better.

    The world carries that classic FromSoftware Charm, and there is never a dull moment, and unlike other open world games, exploring off the beaten path seems to always result in    Amazing game with a polish and tried and true combat system, with the introduction of posture damage, guard counters, horse combat and a more diverse and interesting magic system, the combat has never felt better.

    The world carries that classic FromSoftware Charm, and there is never a dull moment, and unlike other open world games, exploring off the beaten path seems to always result in a worthy and interesting reward.    … Expand
  52. VantD
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I love the frenzy and difficulty that each boss fight presents. In addition, the exploitation is very well implemented because the empty areas are reduced so that it is possible to recover your runes again.
  53. SSGRAPTOR
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This will go down as one of the most influential games of our generation, most accessible souls game to date. Must play just gotta stick through the learning curve.
  54. MerryHaddock961
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is everything I was hoping for and more. The large epic open world is carefully crafted to have secrets around every corner and is filled with a wide assortment of interesting enemies and landmarks to explore. With its tight controls and intense boss fights this game is packed with amazing action. Elden Ring however still manages to craft a compelling narrative with deep loreElden Ring is everything I was hoping for and more. The large epic open world is carefully crafted to have secrets around every corner and is filled with a wide assortment of interesting enemies and landmarks to explore. With its tight controls and intense boss fights this game is packed with amazing action. Elden Ring however still manages to craft a compelling narrative with deep lore and interesting characters. This is easily going to win game of the year!… Expand
  55. solarx
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One thing Elden ring does well is that it gives the player a choice. At the start the tree sentinel as well as multiple hidden bosses can be averted by simply walking away from them.this paired with the collosal open world gives Elden ring a sense of freedom which is lacked in other from soft games like blood borne. Don’t get me wrong,bloodborne is a very good game,but it lacks the sense of freedom with cramped city passages as well as a lack of save points against Elden rings huge quantity of graces. By following a different golden path in Elden ring you can bypass the storm front castle and head straight to caelid. you have freedom to go where you want when but the difficulty of enemies combined with the low strength of your starting gear helps reel explorative players back on to the story path without physically putting up a wall… Expand
  56. Alan077
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo excelente. É certamente um dos melhores jogos que já joguei na vida. Queria apenas mais otimização.… Expand
  57. boss312424
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    I love this game, it's really fun. Alot of build variety, tons of content, and alot of fan support.
  58. LordOfGoldenGra
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Lord of the Rings wishes it was as epic as Elden Ring. Such a fantastic game.
  59. TheOuterheaven
    Sep 21, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. The fake reviews on this are really sad. It's very shameful
  60. TedowSKY
    Oct 19, 2022
    10
    It's a very intriguing game and very difficult, if you want to make the game easier in any way then your only option for the casual and hardcore gamer is to RUNE FARM and level up your character. Doing this allowed me to get better and stronger and able to defeat and beat the game. It still is a challenge but being at a high level makes things easier, YES even in Elden Ring it makes it Easier!
  61. BoyToy22
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    Hace mucho que un juego no me atrapaba por horas; su jugabilidad, musica, diseño de escenario y combates son increibles, los graficos son geniales y la combinacion de estrategias es genial, un 10 super merecido
  62. Rick01
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    Jogo muito bem trabalhado.
    Gráficos incríveis Mecânicas muito boas
    História bem trabalhada(o ruim é que tem que sevirar pra descobrir ela) Muitos bosses (variedades deles) Dificuldade difícil como tem que ser. Variedade de armas, armaduras, magias, etc. Minha nota: 10 Esse game aprimorou tudo de bom que tinha nos outros jogos da fromsoftware, e ainda sim trazendo algumas inovações, e    Jogo muito bem trabalhado.
    Gráficos incríveis Mecânicas muito boas
    História bem trabalhada(o ruim é que tem que sevirar pra descobrir ela)
    Muitos bosses (variedades deles)
    Dificuldade difícil como tem que ser. Variedade de armas, armaduras, magias, etc.
    Minha nota: 10
    Esse game aprimorou tudo de bom que tinha nos outros jogos da fromsoftware, e ainda sim trazendo algumas inovações, e mecanismos bem detalhados.
    Esse jogo é simplesmente perfeito    … Expand
  63. karsukun
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    muito bom gostei do jogo melhor q gow
    from sempre surpreende em seus jogos
  64. Inavarro
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    a beautiful and Challenging Game. ask for help in Multiplayer to continue your adventure, enjoy or suffer with your friends. Recommended for Dedicated Players.
  65. 303900616
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda alguna el juego es excelente en calidad gráfica, ambiente, efectos, jugabilidad, rendimientos sin problemas caída gráfica y casi no tiene bugs,, el mejor juego del año… Expand
  66. gourmandizer
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    tasty but too much dirt
  67. MettaGo
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Beautiful World, best boss fights, good story, best build variety of any game. This is a Masterpiece, this is a true piece of art.
  68. chumbus
    Feb 23, 2023
    7
    This game is incredible; the devs added an absurd amount of content, all of which is masterfully implemented into a visually, audibly, and narratively beautiful world, but they forgot one thing--they forgot to make it particularly fun.
  69. Dechard27
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Love this game, so much fun leveling new characters just to test weapons I can’t wait for the expansion.
  70. Slinkylemon
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This is possibly the best game I have ever played. The open world feels so exciting all the time. Compared to the standard Ubisoft game, which boasts a huge map, despite the fact that travelling is tedious and time consuming, elden ring’s world properly encourages exploration by rewarding the player no matter what direction they explore. In my opinion, the best thing about the game is theThis is possibly the best game I have ever played. The open world feels so exciting all the time. Compared to the standard Ubisoft game, which boasts a huge map, despite the fact that travelling is tedious and time consuming, elden ring’s world properly encourages exploration by rewarding the player no matter what direction they explore. In my opinion, the best thing about the game is the fact that it truly lets you do whatever the hell you want to. In previous fromsoft titles, new areas were completely locked behind a major boss fight, whereas in elden ring, you can find your way around just about everything if you look hard enough. Fromsoftware uses this feature in a super creative way by adding teleporting devices and even trap chests, which teleport the player to a high level area which the player can either choose to warp back home or explore this dangerous area for very valuable loot.
    It’s a shame people are trying to tarnish (get it) it’s reputation simply because they think they deserve for the game to be made exactly their way    … Expand
  71. TheVezyrQ
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    The BEST game from FROM SOFTWARE!! GOTY. Had some problems with fps drops but it wasn't something that i felt bad with.
  72. GOTYEldenRing1
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    no words needed This game is the best game in the world.
    2022 GOTY Elden Ring
  73. DANCASBAL
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Ha sido la mejor experiencia en video juegos que he vivido, con un mundo sumamente detallado, extenso y sacado de la imaginación de genios!
  74. paulorodrigo
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    nao sou muito fa da serie soul like mais esse jogo ficou foda pra caralho e eu peguei tanto a versao do series x como a do ps5 pq o jogo e muito bom mesmo
  75. xMoose60x
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Love this game. There is a ton of build diversity and plenty of weapons or spells that you can use. You’re not limited to using the “best” weapons and builds. There are a few difficulty spikes when the enemies in a new area get a lot stronger, but if you just explore the world you should be able to level up easily. This game has a lot to do and it never felt like I was grinding. ThereLove this game. There is a ton of build diversity and plenty of weapons or spells that you can use. You’re not limited to using the “best” weapons and builds. There are a few difficulty spikes when the enemies in a new area get a lot stronger, but if you just explore the world you should be able to level up easily. This game has a lot to do and it never felt like I was grinding. There are always new dungeons or bosses you find and the satisfaction after finally taken down a tough boss feels great. One of my favorite game.… Expand
  76. Bigpigz
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Acual score is 9.5,
    Good game, after 20 hours of play time I can confirm that Elden ring is just as good if not better then the previous souls games the only problems I had are minor framedorps and small visual glitiches
  77. Hugesteve
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal game, every boss was a rush. The combat is fluid and feels rewarding for specking into, magic is very powerful but doesn’t feel cheap so excited for dlc!
  78. zMystic_Phoenix
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Yeah honestly this game is phenomenal, games have been way too easy recently so this was awesome. It adds to the experience honestly of this awesome lord of the rings like universe, when you kill a boss (most) you feel like you earned it. Npc reactions to your feats fell more real. I mean your fighting dragons and all other kind of monsters and semi god beings. They shouldn't be easy.Yeah honestly this game is phenomenal, games have been way too easy recently so this was awesome. It adds to the experience honestly of this awesome lord of the rings like universe, when you kill a boss (most) you feel like you earned it. Npc reactions to your feats fell more real. I mean your fighting dragons and all other kind of monsters and semi god beings. They shouldn't be easy. This is coming from someone who did not play dark souls or sekiro. I tried dark souls and hated it. The lack of story and bland dark environments was off-putting, this is totally different.… Expand
  79. Dageterekite
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, i am 40 years old and absolutly live this game. It is not easy for sure but it is a fair game and a stunning one. I can only recomend this game 100% and try it for your self. In xbsx runs perfect. You will love it! (Btw it is my first fromsoftware game and was afraid of the difficulty but it is not that difficult)
  80. Tryhardtr3nt
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    As a huge souls fan I have to give this game a 10/10!!!! The world, the art, the enemies, the amount of hidden items and areas, it's just perfect!!! Game of the Year!!! Hands down!
  81. daima
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    とても良い　初めて遊ぶフロム作品だったけどとても楽しい
  82. FlamingPizza307
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    As somebody new to the souls games i wasn't sure what to expect from Elden Ring but it absolutely blew me away from the story to the combat and world design. In my opinion 10/10 may not even do the game justice.
  83. beliatcho
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    I didn't play a game that takes all my time and all my thinking After Witcher 3 And I'm not a fan of souls games.
    But this made me play it and finish it, it's a game of history.
  84. LuigiCuau
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    GOTY, solo puedo decir GOTY, simplemente es una obra maestra que en XBOX se ve espectacular, diseño de jefes increíbles con una banda sonora que se merece un premio a parte, excelente game play y lo mejor, su dificultad, el juego es una obra maestra, sin duda el mejor juego del año, ni la basura de God of War le puede quitar el GOTY a esta obra maestra. Sin duda de lo mejor junto a Bayonetta 3.
  85. Thelordofther
    Sep 25, 2022
    10
    Open World Dark Souls what's not to love? Such an amazing game holy crap. It's GOTY
  86. jaxmadi07
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This game is so good. I am amazed that people give it a low score because it is hard. It is suppose to be hard. If you want easy, go play Zelda. From Software continues to make the best games I have ever played. Every other game I play, I compare it to From Softwares games, and they all disappoint compared to Miyazaki's genius. Also, so many boss fights, which is a big plus.
  87. FreqMode
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Easily among the most enjoyable games Ive ever played. 120 hours and still not tired of it and still finding new and unexpected things.
  88. TnDev
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    I haven't finished elden ring yet, however, I suspect I'm getting close. This is my first souls type game, and I can say without a doubt this game is very accessible to players new to the painful power struggle that is a fromsoft game. That being said instead of praising the game I will point out my only real problem with the game. Simply put, the game is extremely unintuitive, this can beI haven't finished elden ring yet, however, I suspect I'm getting close. This is my first souls type game, and I can say without a doubt this game is very accessible to players new to the painful power struggle that is a fromsoft game. That being said instead of praising the game I will point out my only real problem with the game. Simply put, the game is extremely unintuitive, this can be seen in the way lock-ons work, as well as in navigating the menus. This is nowhere more apparent than in the quest design, and I absolutely adore the open ended quest design, however there are a lot of times when you are given a quest unexpectedly, and then must remember a name or location with no way to repeat dialog. It's frustrating at times but the rest of the game completely sweeps away this frustration. TLDR: The HUD and Menus are bad, and the quest design is annoying… Expand
  89. psyhopoool
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Лучшее во что я играл в этом году, эта игра покорила меня, она и сложная и легкая одновременно, она будет такой какой ты захочешь благодаря открытому миру, левел дизайн и боёвка отличная, боссы хоть и повторяются , но их все равно много, море оружия, отличный лор ) Захотел приобрести трилогию дарков, однозначно всем к ознакомлению сей шедевр!!)Лучшее во что я играл в этом году, эта игра покорила меня, она и сложная и легкая одновременно, она будет такой какой ты захочешь благодаря открытому миру, левел дизайн и боёвка отличная, боссы хоть и повторяются , но их все равно много, море оружия, отличный лор ) Захотел приобрести трилогию дарков, однозначно всем к ознакомлению сей шедевр!!)
  90. juantanamobae
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    My real rating is probably an 8 out of 10. However, too many people review bombing it seems because they don't understand this game is in its own genre and isn't a Ubisoft open-world hand-holding experience so I'm giving my review a +1 stat boost. This game its hard its unforgiving and not meant to be a shut off your brain and glide through experience. If that's what you are looking for,My real rating is probably an 8 out of 10. However, too many people review bombing it seems because they don't understand this game is in its own genre and isn't a Ubisoft open-world hand-holding experience so I'm giving my review a +1 stat boost. This game its hard its unforgiving and not meant to be a shut off your brain and glide through experience. If that's what you are looking for, please please don't let the cool aesthetic of the game make you buy it, it is not for you.

    As for the technical issues, I'm on a 120hz VRR capable tv so it all looks fine to me. I am also against those giving the game a zero for something that will be further optimized with upcoming patches so another +1 stat boost in my review.

    The open world is deep and rich with so many places, corners, nooks, and crannies to explore. It can be overwhelming but there's no foul in looking through guides online or on youtube.

    The combat ranges from challenging to absolutely brutal, but you can run away go in another direction and return when you're stronger and you have more experience with less difficult opponents.

    This is my first souls-like and I'm glad I got it, I am enjoying myself but I'm also not capable of binge playing it like others, I feel this will be a game I go into for 1-2 hours a week to slowly grind away at it.

    No, the graphics aren't next gen but graphics arent everything in a game. the game's aesthetic, enemy variety, environmental vistas are all quite stunning.    … Expand
  91. rdeath
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    I'm not a new player, I've been playing Fromsoft games since way back, Kingsfield 1. They've only gotten better and better and better through the years. This game, as a continuation of their brand, is a perfect and awe-inspiring offering. For a huge fan of the Dark Souls Series this game is the ultimate fan wish-fulfillment by a game maker. The formula they've honed is nearly perfectedI'm not a new player, I've been playing Fromsoft games since way back, Kingsfield 1. They've only gotten better and better and better through the years. This game, as a continuation of their brand, is a perfect and awe-inspiring offering. For a huge fan of the Dark Souls Series this game is the ultimate fan wish-fulfillment by a game maker. The formula they've honed is nearly perfected here, and the expansion of features and ideas, gameplay and story twists and turns, and incredible presentation all add up to a game experience I will remember for all my days left on this earth. Play with friends for a more challenging but fun experience of on-foot Elden Ring. Single-player horse jumping is tons of fun too, go Torrent! I look forward to multiple playthroughs of this masterpiece. Fingers forever!… Expand
  92. KwiqNiss
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Must play. Not only the best game of 2022, it's quite possibly the best game ever. The challenge is incredible but very rewarding, a real trial by fire. On top of it all, it also includes coop and pvp. This game has everything: dungeons, dragons, friends, constant challenge, awesome characters, enchanting items, and pretty visuals. It's hard to put down.
  93. Ozimandeus
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Deserves a 10, blends dark souls with Breath of the Wild. Making a sandbox open world, but for adults. Is it challenging.. yes and better for it!
  94. theSPONK
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    I hold a few games in my collection to be saved for the future generations. Elden Ring is one of them.
  95. Nidgey
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, had no issues with it. I'm very glad to have the chance to play this wonderful game.
  96. Cyshox
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Beautiful open-world, with a lot to discover. The art style is impressive. Combat feels good. The only issue is it's performance across all platforms. With a VRR display the Xbox version is best since it offers the smoothest experience. An option to cap framerates and a 1440p performance mode would be nice.
  97. Umil205
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This is my first game from FromSoft and so far my experience has been challenging but so rewarding. I haven’t felt this way about an open world game since Breath of the Wild. Exploration is continually rewarded in the world. The bosses are difficult but there’s always the option to leave and come back to fight another day once you’ve leveled up and gained more knowledge. I recommendThis is my first game from FromSoft and so far my experience has been challenging but so rewarding. I haven’t felt this way about an open world game since Breath of the Wild. Exploration is continually rewarded in the world. The bosses are difficult but there’s always the option to leave and come back to fight another day once you’ve leveled up and gained more knowledge. I recommend players keep a notebook or notes file on their computer/phone open to keep track of important details that may be forgotten if not written down. If you’re feeling frustrated by a part of this game, this is most likely by design. It never hurts to use the internet to look up a topic you may be confused about. The lack of handholding is actually quite rewarding, even if it’s frustrating at times. After playing for hours and taking a break, I can’t wait to jump back in.… Expand
  98. Dronewolf
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    I got Elden Ring on launch day and was blown away with it. The scenery is great, music is nice, plays like Dark Souls, I was in heaven.

    But the the major bosses are just very, very unfair. I'm a FromSoft veteran who's completed the King's Field and Dark Souls series, Bloodborne and Sekiro multiple times. This game isn't difficult like Sekiro or Bloodborne difficult. Those bosses were    I got Elden Ring on launch day and was blown away with it. The scenery is great, music is nice, plays like Dark Souls, I was in heaven.

    But the the major bosses are just very, very unfair. I'm a FromSoft veteran who's completed the King's Field and Dark Souls series, Bloodborne and Sekiro multiple times. This game isn't difficult like Sekiro or Bloodborne difficult. Those bosses were challenging, but very do-able. The problem I have, is that the majority of bosses in Elden Ring just spam attacks absolutely non-stop with infinite FP and stamina, leaving an absolute minuscule window to get hits in. Soloing this game is nigh-on impossible, especially late game when the difficulty is rammed even higher and suddenly.

    These games, which heavily punish the player for mindless aggression, Miyazaki is quite happy to not apply that rule to his AI. And it proves how BS a boss is when noone even drops down co-op summon signs, because they don't want to go through that certain boss again.

    I'm not saying it needs to be made easier, just a little evenly balanced. But then maybe try and embrace a wider audience by adding a slightly easier mode? All you need to do really is keep runes on death, that's it. But that's just me.

    Rated it a 7 out of 10, because outside of the major bosses, this is a fun game, which I enjoyed with great exploration and design.    … Expand
  99. luisbortolaso
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    muito bom, excelente camon every bory, lets go play go home is nice play video game, não precisa de super grafico pra ser um excelente game, mas pegou carona no Zelda Breath of the Wild, sem sombra de duvidas mas ta valendo.
  100. Faildedrum
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Bestial. Juego que ha dejado el listón muy alto para este 2022. Llevo más de 40 horas y estoy muy enganchado. Lo única pega que le pongo son los servidores, son mejorables.
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  1. The Mako Reactor
    Apr 4, 2022
    95
    Despite some annoying performance issues, Elden Ring is a masterpiece. The combat, enemy variety, exploration, music, and open world are top notch. I’ve been playing it daily across all platforms alongside other games all month, and look forward to doing that all year as I try new builds, help friends, and try to do everything I want in this triumph of a video game.
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  2. XboxAddict
    Mar 25, 2022
    100
    Elden Ring rewards your curiosity in many ways, be it items, runes or a pathway to another area, but mostly it’s a story to tell your friends when you are sharing tales around the bonfire. It does not force feed tutorials down your throat, but instead it leans far the opposite way by not telling you much at all and lets you explore and find things out on your own. There is no true quest log, no points of interest on a map or no arrows pointing you in the right direction, so there is a good chance you’ll miss some of the best caves and areas of the game. Because of all of this, Elden Ring is forcing me to find all of that out on my own and it is one of the most rewarding games I have ever played. I will continue to explore the Land Between for many hours to come. I’m just not in a hurry.
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  3. MondoXbox
    Mar 14, 2022
    92
    Elden Ring manages to draw the player into a fascinating world for many hours, with refined gameplay that fits perfectly with the freedom granted to the player. A sumptuous but imperfect work, which fails to completely overcome some of the historical flaws of Hidetaka Miyazaki's productions. Flaws that, however, can't diminish the scope of a masterpiece destined to leave an indelible mark on the videogame world and to set new standards for the souls-like and open-world genres.
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