Elden Ring

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. Trytoungbuthole
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. I love the soulsbournekiro series. This is the best yet. Don't listen to the retards review bombing it. Game of the 21st century.
  2. Urbain
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Ignore the haters, no way should it get less than a score of 8, I have logged around 15 hours and yes there are some slight performance issues (Xbox series x) in very detailed areas and there was some initial logging in errors, however this game for me delivers and is utterly breathtaking.

    Combat is fun, I have died a lot only to brush myself off and go again or go away find something    Ignore the haters, no way should it get less than a score of 8, I have logged around 15 hours and yes there are some slight performance issues (Xbox series x) in very detailed areas and there was some initial logging in errors, however this game for me delivers and is utterly breathtaking.

    Combat is fun, I have died a lot only to brush myself off and go again or go away find something else to do level up a bit then come back to finish the job. The scale of the world is incredible and immersive. You will become overwhelmed and lost at times, this for me is part of the fun of an RPG.

    There is a a lot to do and see in Elden Ring and it’s going to keep me entertained for quite sometime it should never be how quickly it takes to get to the end but the journey itself. Thank you     … Expand
  3. Chirafhdjkalsh
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Best open world game I’ve played since Skyrim. If video games were art, Elden Ring is the Mona Lisa.
  4. Strayda
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Started playing on the night of the release and im almost 40 hours in, i have seen many reviews and was really hyped for this game. Im a big Fromsoftware fan and the souls series, this game in no different. The game is Insanely big, spend the first 30 hours in the first 3 zones taking my own path doing everything i can find in every zone before taking on the main boss. I have seen theStarted playing on the night of the release and im almost 40 hours in, i have seen many reviews and was really hyped for this game. Im a big Fromsoftware fan and the souls series, this game in no different. The game is Insanely big, spend the first 30 hours in the first 3 zones taking my own path doing everything i can find in every zone before taking on the main boss. I have seen the reactions of people having a hard time with the first big boss (margit) which wasn't the case for me after spending the first 20 hours in the first 2 zones i easily defeated margit, and i feel like this is how the game should be tackled, exploring is a big key to succes in this game and if this isn't something you like then this might not be the souls game for you.. the game is massive and to be honest will be sad when my journey ends at the end of the game.

    I had a couple of issue's with the horse controls and are wonky at times, the fall height also has its issue's..
    FPS issue's on XBSX are horrible some times when its rains the FPS dips belows 30 sometimes, also had some boss fights which weren't ideal at all making dodging a mess some times getting me killed.
    This might be an issue because i outleveled the zones and took my sweet time exploring but the game feels alot easier then other titles, bosses seem alot easier. I had a couple of bosses in my 40 hours play through that took me around an hour of trying but that was about it. DS3 took me about 2-3 hours for bosses to finish (sulyvahn)    … Expand
  5. corixa9651
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    From Software with another big winner. Incredible variety and level design.

    11/10
  6. Kuvaren
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Great game not over sold people are babies and dont like difficulty they just wanna complain
  7. TalentedGamer6
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It's amazing. The open world is massive, gameplay is very fluently, the graphics look good and the addiction is real! The open world really makes you choose your own path, and you'll enter areas where you clearly shouldn't be yet. This feeling of exploration is totally unique.

    Trust me, even for non-soulsborne players this is a must-have. The performance issues you read about are mostly    It's amazing. The open world is massive, gameplay is very fluently, the graphics look good and the addiction is real! The open world really makes you choose your own path, and you'll enter areas where you clearly shouldn't be yet. This feeling of exploration is totally unique.

    Trust me, even for non-soulsborne players this is a must-have. The performance issues you read about are mostly Xbox One or PC related, which will be fixed as soon as possible.

    This game is a friggin real life dream, so much to do, so much to wander, sany times to be killed yet!    … Expand
  8. Lepikorpi
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This runs smooth without issues in series x. Open world is huge and amazing! Epic enemies and different biomes! From softwares finest game to date!
  9. TheAshenBro
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    TRY FINGER BUT HOLE.

    Just amazing, all of what darksouls couldnt be Elden Ring does it with prime.
  10. OneMoreLeaf
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece. The best game of the last decade, was able to exceed the the high expectations
  11. Merlin88
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Definitely G.O.T.Y so far for me! Highly recommended if you can handle defeat over hundreds of times
  12. Handdow
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    O jogo é bem divertido. O mundo aberto te dá liberdade para escolhe o seu próprio caminho. Existem problemas de desempenho e otimização, mas nada que comprometa a sua diversão.
  13. Urmudder
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Just here to piss off the Ubisoft employees :)
    Just here to piss off the Ubisoft employees :)
    Just here to piss off the Ubisoft employees :)
    Just here to piss off the Ubisoft employees :)
    Just here to piss off the Ubisoft employees :)
    Just here to piss off the Ubisoft employees :)
    Just here to piss off the Ubisoft employees :)
  14. marginalyobtuse
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I haven't been this engrossed in a game for a long time.

    I loved dark souls 2 and bloodborne. I couldn't get into dark souls 3... Maybe I just didn't have the time.

    The open-world has been handled perfectly. If I had any complaints, it might be that there are some things they've done to make the game easier for open-world play, like the number of campfires/graces, that seems excessive.
  15. Tallpocketz
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible. Brings new meaning to the term “open-world,” you can truly forge any path you want. Character creation is abundant and diverse, the world is huge and stunning, love this game very much
  16. JungShad0w
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Aaaaaaaaaaaaa



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  17. Therealmecca
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This game has changed a little about the fromsoftware games. Still difficult as all hell of course but gameplay is still amazing especially with a dedicated jump button. Hey David Gaffey. . . That video you made is kinda ridiculous. This game didn't have too many bugs plus I play it on my ps5. This game runs better on the ps5 then any other console. They did very well on the ray tracingThis game has changed a little about the fromsoftware games. Still difficult as all hell of course but gameplay is still amazing especially with a dedicated jump button. Hey David Gaffey. . . That video you made is kinda ridiculous. This game didn't have too many bugs plus I play it on my ps5. This game runs better on the ps5 then any other console. They did very well on the ray tracing and the distance between your character and what is around you. This game is one of the greatest in a long time.… Expand
  18. Noann
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Quite honestly the best game in years it’s story depth and gameplay o the gameplay it is the most recent masterpiece in modern days
  19. SundayBacon
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    Nicht das beste FromSoft game aber in den Top 3. Es ist wesentlich Einsteigerfreundlicher und wenn man es direkt mit DS1-3, Sekiro, Bloodborne, etc. vergleicht ist es schon ziemlich einfach. Das fällt erst so richtig auf wenn man ins New Game + kommt- was früher das ganze Spiel bei jedem Durchgang noch ein gutes Stück schwerer gemacht hat- Ist bei Elden Ring schlechter ausbalanciert daNicht das beste FromSoft game aber in den Top 3. Es ist wesentlich Einsteigerfreundlicher und wenn man es direkt mit DS1-3, Sekiro, Bloodborne, etc. vergleicht ist es schon ziemlich einfach. Das fällt erst so richtig auf wenn man ins New Game + kommt- was früher das ganze Spiel bei jedem Durchgang noch ein gutes Stück schwerer gemacht hat- Ist bei Elden Ring schlechter ausbalanciert da wenn man alles erkundet und das Spiel im ersten durchlauf abschließt, man extrem überlevelt ist und erst wieder im 4-5 Durchgang ins schwitzen kommt. Abgesehen davon grenzt es an Perfektion:
    Die Spielwelt regt zum erkunden an. Jeder point of interest belohnt jeden Besuch. Allg. Das Belohnungssystem ist einfach extrem gut. Die Atmosphäre wird mit FromSoft typischer stimmungsvollen Musik ergänzt. Die Bosskämpfe sind abwechslungsreich (auch wenn hier und dort mal recycelt wurde)und machen extrem Laune auf mehr. NPCs können seit einem jüngsten Update auf der Karte eingesehen werden- was früher extrem kryptisch war- NPCs und ihre quests werden dadurch ein wenig transparenter. Ohne Vorkenntnisse zur Souls Reihe hätte das Game eine glatte 10 bekommen!    … Expand
  20. junglephobia
    Apr 19, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, although the saving system is the worst thing to ever exist. After beating Morgott and getting to mountaintops of the giants, I pressed quit, but today when I decided to play, everything during that time period was deleted.… Expand
  21. Bluedragonakira
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming. A masterpiece of gaming. In a era of “Please hold my hand daddy” games, with screens littered with go here, do this icons all over the place, Elden Ring throws you in a world and says nothing because it’s your journey to make, survive, craft, loot gear, take in the scenery, run away from hard enemies. Every inch of the map is explorable and serves aElden Ring is the pinnacle of gaming. A masterpiece of gaming. In a era of “Please hold my hand daddy” games, with screens littered with go here, do this icons all over the place, Elden Ring throws you in a world and says nothing because it’s your journey to make, survive, craft, loot gear, take in the scenery, run away from hard enemies. Every inch of the map is explorable and serves a purpose. The boss fights are intense and satisfying. Keep in mind while other developers have been updating their engines, this is still the same engine that brought us Demon Souls way back when. There’s a lot more to be said about Elden Ring but I’ll let you figure it out on your own. This last message is for a certain group of people, Stop asking for a easy mode.… Expand
  22. Pizarrator
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    Es sin duda el juego del año 2022. Espero que lo gane antes que el God of War o el Stray, que para mí son un insulto el hecho de estar siquiera nominados.
  23. TownBig
    May 20, 2022
    10
    Can be really hard, but extremely rewarding, one of the best games I have ever played!
  24. Atlaswolf
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    What can be said that hasn’t been said. One of the greatest games of the last decade.
  25. Sircrypt
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    It's surely is one of the best games in the last 10+ years. Amazing music, story, combat, and lore. I 1000/1000 it because it was so fun. Very rarely would I say a game is perfect, but it pretty much is.
  26. Capitan07
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Elden ring is the perfection of the saga
    with the uptades i can finally play this game and have fun of exploring the lands betweens
  27. Xixanubis
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    My favourite game ever made! A beautiful and deep open world with an interesting and engaging story and lore. Great and challenging bosses! A true masterpiece.
  28. SirWolf
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    all time great "souls like" elden ring has a whopping 72 bosses and a insane amount of world to explore. Elden ring catches the players attention by throwing something new at them in every corner, want to go explore the crazy cool floating tree? oh look a castle on the side of the map for you to explore and get new weapons or items, elden ring is also rich in character customization andall time great "souls like" elden ring has a whopping 72 bosses and a insane amount of world to explore. Elden ring catches the players attention by throwing something new at them in every corner, want to go explore the crazy cool floating tree? oh look a castle on the side of the map for you to explore and get new weapons or items, elden ring is also rich in character customization and weapon selection, massive halberds, flaming swords, magic wands and enchantments you can cast upon them. Elden ring brings choice to its player aswell letting you choose which bosses you want to fight and it flows so smoothly there is no dull moments, serious recommend game of the year… Expand
  29. Ryang23
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    This game sets the bar so high in almost every single aspect, that it has made me disappointed in one way or another of almost every single other game I've played since.
  30. Atreus69
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Juegazo llevo 120 horas y aun no me he aburrido.Goty.La dificultad es alta pero yo soy de la olds chool.
  31. LittleDude
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    The best gaming experience I had in years. Incredible art style and gameplay.
  32. ildemaro
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    Es un juego que a pesar de que es como especie de continuación de los souls no deja de ser magistral sin duda su apartado esta muy bien lograda y de verdad vale la pena jugarlo.
  33. Breyke
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Um ótimo jogo com uma história completa e muito boa, acertaram mesmo ao introduzir o mundo aberto na franquia souls, e que venham as dlcs
  34. DurdenLV426117
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    The best game of the year, mechanics, lore, world, enviroment, boss fights, weapons, magic, etc. I think the OW not the best for this genre but i enjoyed it for 3 month. Waiting for the DLCs.
  35. gian_pkr
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    What to say? A masterpiece. I really enjoy the start of the game, the rest is still so good but so much more difficult. I’m now almost at the end (finish ed the story line but still have to face the last HiSense zone).
  36. dingdongwan
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    Overall the game was dammmm perfect . the type of game which i needed for years. though it lacks a bit in graphic a little bit more and its gonna break the world
  37. Ulriken
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring was my first FromSoft game. I had heard about soulslike games before, but wasn't exactly sure what it was about. I had the impression the games were difficult and provided quite a lot of challenge.
    When I bought Elden Ring I was prepared to die, a lot, while learning the mechanics. However it wasn't only the build variety and the funny combat situations I found myself in that    Elden Ring was my first FromSoft game. I had heard about soulslike games before, but wasn't exactly sure what it was about. I had the impression the games were difficult and provided quite a lot of challenge.
    When I bought Elden Ring I was prepared to die, a lot, while learning the mechanics. However it wasn't only the build variety and the funny combat situations I found myself in that were the cream of the crop. It was the atmosphere, the main story, the NPCs stories, the bosse's unique personalities and traits, the landscapes that stretched as far as the eye could see, the long and solitary rides with Torrent to places unknown (and way above my level).
    Then, there were the caves, catacombs, tunnels, graves and all the underground areas that made for an intense sense of exploration, danger and reward. It progressively felt that the game was released with way too much, so much was the content to get into. The map was enormous, overwhelming, and I so much enjoyed it that I didn't want it to end.
    In terms of replayability I prefered to go through smaller and contained legacy dungeons than going through the immense open areas and all the dungeons once more. I ended up repeating some in subsequent playthroughs.
    All main bosses were memorable to me. Malenia was the most challenging boss I ever fought. After I beat her I went into co-op and helped others beating her too. It was such good fun finding a nice group and savouring our victory together!
    To wrap things up, Elden Ring was not only the game of the year to me, but also one of the best games - if not the best game - I ever played. It was the game I needed to play, and it came exactly at the right time.    … Expand
  38. GodOfWaristrash
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This game is AMZING. One of the best games of all time. These people are insane who are lowing the review score. Screw them
  39. EldenLord334
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    It's a shame God of War can't even compare to this game. What a shame, but oh well, we won Game of the Year!
  40. Eldenringrules
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This game is skyrim for a new generation, it deserves all the praise it has gotten so far.
  41. mihayy5
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is one of the best games I played in my life along with titles like GTA RDR Fallout and Skyrim so it totally deserve a perfect score even if it’s not total perfect!
  42. Yurilover123
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, love everything about, the visuals, the soundtrack, the gameplay. More FROM please!
  43. PoloDripDrop
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    My very first souls game and i loved it every single thing in this game just mixes well with me
  44. wrchambers01
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Best open world discovery in a video game. Every time I play it I find a new area or boss, even after 100 percenting
  45. Semizw
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing, superb, without a doubt Elden Ring is From Software's best game
  46. Jdf5120
    Dec 25, 2022
    10
    Loved it. Cant get enough..keep going back to it. I love the detail, hars to find lore, exlploration, and co oping woth friends. Im not a fan of pvp so im not sure about that other than fighting the (red guys)!
  47. Naito666
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    El juego más esperado del año y el ganador al Goty, lloren piperos su neblina War nunca logro nada jajajaja rayos yo juego en play xd
  48. dantesq0
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    I finished in 45 day. If you have a free time this is the best game you can purchase. Whenever I get bored, game always gives me new visuals, secrets, dungeons, interesting weapons and spells.Variety of enemies insane...
    If you choose right built like(rotten dragon incantation with faith) , game become too easy at somepoint. Choose wisely.
  49. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  50. Dessive
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    Este fue el único juego del 2021 que puedo decir que me dejo viciado por horas hasta acabarlo.
  51. Stankshop
    Jan 10, 2023
    9
    Amazing game. However, due to how long it is, repeated boss fights are annoying. The game is long enough they could have just omitted these. (And I'd recommend just skipping them when possible)
    This is the only thing stopping it from getting a 10/10 from me.
    It would have been nice if it had more true challenges late game, past Radahn (pre nerf) the game definitely goes straight into easy    Amazing game. However, due to how long it is, repeated boss fights are annoying. The game is long enough they could have just omitted these. (And I'd recommend just skipping them when possible)
    This is the only thing stopping it from getting a 10/10 from me.
    It would have been nice if it had more true challenges late game, past Radahn (pre nerf) the game definitely goes straight into easy mode, until the final boss where it tips upwards, slightly.
    Subsequent playthroughs were also a little disappointing as Radahn's nerf really made him a joke. Glad I got to do the fight in its original form.    … Expand
  52. lgnc148
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    I've been playing games for a while, but this is the epitome. Best game I've ever played in my life, toping games I had on my rank for 15+ years. Really incredible.
  53. lukelehmann
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    Revolutionary in open world game design. Takes the dark souls formula and builds on it masterfully. The lore that can be found around the world really adds to the game as well. Despite the great game design in most of the legacy dungeons, for every lyendell capital there is also a caelid or a mountaintops of the giants. As a completionist, I found the mini dungeons extremely repetitive andRevolutionary in open world game design. Takes the dark souls formula and builds on it masterfully. The lore that can be found around the world really adds to the game as well. Despite the great game design in most of the legacy dungeons, for every lyendell capital there is also a caelid or a mountaintops of the giants. As a completionist, I found the mini dungeons extremely repetitive and not adding much in value as far as rewards. Also unfortunately the game suffers in balancing when you get to the late game.… Expand
  54. Breadd
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Simply amazing I have nothing else to say ... It has the best boss fights and soundtrack and also some of the best scenery that are in the souls game
  55. CommanderKeto
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing game is amazing, It's sad to see such upset people, I dont think there gamers. Anyways it's a really awesome experience everything should play it. It won Game of the year after all!
  56. David-
    Jan 18, 2023
    8
    Elden ring is a very good game to start in the souls saga since it has the difficulty of a souls and it is also open world, a very good game if you have not played any souls game postdata: the soundtrack is very good what a masterpiece, but I rate it with an 8 because if you are a casual gamer Elden ring could be quite difficult for you and that is somewhat frustrating at least for me
  57. Pewpskii
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    A worthy new title to follow up the sublime Dark Souls series. Fixed and improved upon almost every issue I had with Dark Souls III, and the Ash of War system is a worthy successor to the Weapon Art system. The open world is admirable and is up there with the greats of open world games.
  58. Lustfulnobleman
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Best game of the year no doubt, packed with more content then most games and doesn’t even have dlc yet.
  59. Base-PrimeMover
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
    Elden Ring is the pinnacle of game design and a breath of fresh air. Bold words, I know but in an era of handholding, barren open worlds, micro transactions and stuffed HUD’s elden ring stands apart. The score and sound design are epic, the gameplay is tight, the art direction is the best in gaming and the boss battles are both numerous and challenging making it a game of a generation, aElden Ring is the pinnacle of game design and a breath of fresh air. Bold words, I know but in an era of handholding, barren open worlds, micro transactions and stuffed HUD’s elden ring stands apart. The score and sound design are epic, the gameplay is tight, the art direction is the best in gaming and the boss battles are both numerous and challenging making it a game of a generation, a game that may steer game direction in the coming years.… Expand
  60. Unclejuicy30
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Loved it took me a while to find the right build for me once i found it i started to have a bunch of fun
  61. kopety
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Probably the best video game world you could get lost in. Kinda wish I could experience it for the first time again
  62. AntonSemen
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    This is a **** masterpiece, the world is beautiful the gameplay is addicting like crack and the story is also hella good you just need to make some research and you'll understand everything.
  63. JaydonYT
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly thought Elden Ring was going to be just another Dark Souls game that ties in with the whole franchise. However, what we got was entirely different. We got an immersive, cinematic, lore-depth RPG with amazing graphics, story-telling, combat, community support, and lore. This is not Dark Souls. This is Elden Ring! This game is a must play and is differently worth 60$, if not more. I want to take a time machine back in time just to play this masterpiece of a game again.

    The difficulty scaling is kind of high, but you get time to learn and adapt. There isn’t some impossible fighting mechanic that makes the combat system bad. The weapons system and the status build up mechanics are absolutely perfect and the characters are rememberable. The only problem I have is with the final boss, The Elden Beast, but even with this tiny, insignificant little flaw, this game is a perfect 10.    … Expand
  64. Jebuss
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    I is maidenless. Finger maidens good name. EldenBeas't looks like big dick.
  65. creamzy
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Incredible, life changing game, there is so much to this masterpiece! It is a must play and us so magical.
  66. Inen
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    This game is literally up there with Zelda, BOTW and Witcher 3.
    And the biggest compliment I can give to this game is: I have beaten this game 3 times.
    PONS: • Great story (but not the best) • Addicting combat • HUGE open-world • Full of content • Amazing Boss-Design • Breathtaking visuals • So much replay value • Vast variety of weapons and builds CONS: • The bosses Post-Game feel a lot    This game is literally up there with Zelda, BOTW and Witcher 3.
    And the biggest compliment I can give to this game is: I have beaten this game 3 times.
    PONS:
    • Great story (but not the best)
    • Addicting combat
    • HUGE open-world
    • Full of content
    • Amazing Boss-Design
    • Breathtaking visuals
    • So much replay value • Vast variety of weapons and builds
    CONS:
    • The bosses Post-Game feel a lot harder than usual (for example Malenia)

    This game absolutely deserved GOTY 2022    … Expand
  67. saturion
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    I have been playing video games for more than 20 years now, but never have I enjoyed anything so unique and grand. The horrible difficulty fades into the background and gives way to the amazing art design and the unbelievable sense of exploration unmatched by any game ever made. I took my sweet time and conquered the Lands Between in every square meter, undigging all its secrets andI have been playing video games for more than 20 years now, but never have I enjoyed anything so unique and grand. The horrible difficulty fades into the background and gives way to the amazing art design and the unbelievable sense of exploration unmatched by any game ever made. I took my sweet time and conquered the Lands Between in every square meter, undigging all its secrets and stepping into every cave I could find. I got hooked on the loss of direction forcing me to explore every nook and cranny. Only Breath of the Wild could give me that sense of freedom before. Never will I experience anything like this again, which makes me kinda sad, but the feeling after beating the final boss brought true tears of joy to my eyes.… Expand
  68. ghaligames
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    Le jeu qui m'a fait entrer dans le monde des souls ,Avant, je détestais ce genre de jeu
  69. EalyLiu
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    It's great. It's the best game I've ever seen. The picture is exquisite, the movement is smooth, and the design is exquisite.
  70. AngelOfDeath717
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Not typically a fan of souls like but elden ring is Fantastic, a brilliant way to introduce someone to the souls like formula whilst it can be difficult, you can also take your time with it
  71. Ed8
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    The world is fun to explore, good replay value.
    Lots of great bosses,fantastic music,and good lore, and a dung eater.
  72. L3g4to
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely the best game I have to ever played in my life. There is no hand holding. You get an immersive open world experience. The battles are challenging but thrilling. I love the fact that skill
  73. Moistay
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Finally a game that works how it should and has been properly produced and tested by the developer. Gaming at its finest. Dark Souls on steroids.
  74. Pasticle
    Mar 27, 2023
    9
    Las bases de un juego perfecto se vieron arruinadas por la ambición de su publisher. Con un desbalance premeritado para que tenga vía libre hacia el mainstream, Elden Ring invirtió esmero en lograr ser apto para todos los jugadores, rompiendo asi no solo su mecánicamente perfecto sistema de combate, si no la esencia de desafio.
    Bosses repetidos en dungeons copiadas y pegadas, hacen que    Las bases de un juego perfecto se vieron arruinadas por la ambición de su publisher. Con un desbalance premeritado para que tenga vía libre hacia el mainstream, Elden Ring invirtió esmero en lograr ser apto para todos los jugadores, rompiendo asi no solo su mecánicamente perfecto sistema de combate, si no la esencia de desafio.
    Bosses repetidos en dungeons copiadas y pegadas, hacen que este juego sea un mundo abierto carente de incentivo en el late game para muchos de los jugadores. El juego tranquilamente podria haber funcionado con un 30% menos de dungeons y hubiera mejorado si se hubiera invertido en generar mas eventos en el mundo abierto (algo de lo que se alardeo en el trailer y solo pasa 2 o 3 veces si no contamos los carros con trols)

    Excesiva inspiración en BOTW al desarrollar tanto escenarios como el gamefeel de atravesar el mundo abierto tomando como base Zelda, olvidando que lo que siempre hizo a Zelda una aventura digna, es avanzar (y en el caso de botw, explorar) gracias a mecanicas constantemente evolutivas que generan no solo un backtracking digno, si no que tambien una sensacion de desarrollo mas alla de mejores armas y mas nivel.
    Obviamente el objetivo de los juegos de fromsoft es siempre la parte mecánica y en elden ring el combate es el foco desde el comienzo hasta el final, pero la contrapartida de utilizar un mundo tan grande con tan poco crecimiento, genera que las futuras playthrough sean exclusivamente a probar el combate de distintas formas, dejando al mapa como una experiencia MUY BUENA, pero que se desgasta luego de la primera exploración.

    Cosas buenas sobran y se saben del juego, pero no esta cerca de ser la culminación de la experiencia de fromsoftware a lo largo de los años como muchos marcan. Tristemente peca de cosas que hacen muchos juegos AAA modernos para preponderar primeras impresiones antes que profundidad.

    El lore me parece el mejor y mas acertado de todos los Souls, con un desarrollo preciso que deja a interpretación la medida exacta al jugador, algo en lo que DS3 fallo con creces.    … Expand
  75. KingMqd
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    اللعبة اسطورية وصدقني بتغنيك عن الالعاب الاخرى لمده طويله كنت اتمنى لو كانت تدعم اللغة العربية
  76. Samwisethesmall
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    Every time I play this game I go DAMN this game is good and I can't understand how a game could be this great. I love how the game doesn't care if you miss things, and this leads you to discover whole secret dungeons and feel like you're the only one that's been there. One thing is I don't like the attribute system where you need a certain level of something to use something because IEvery time I play this game I go DAMN this game is good and I can't understand how a game could be this great. I love how the game doesn't care if you miss things, and this leads you to discover whole secret dungeons and feel like you're the only one that's been there. One thing is I don't like the attribute system where you need a certain level of something to use something because I spent an hour hammering away at a boss only to be rewarded with a spell that I needed 40 faith to use when I only had 13.… Expand
  77. Nimo711
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Outstanding world building and lore. From software took everything they learned in all of their games to create an absolute sprawling masterpiece.
  78. Raven888
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    very very beautiful game Miyazaki he's a genius.the game has graphics never seen before.
  79. Grocs
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. The open world is absolutely huge and each area has a distinct personality all its own. I haven't played a game in so long that has me wanting to keep playing, even after 140+ hours.

    Yes, it can be quite brutal for newcomers who have not played a Souls game but do a bit of research and you'll be fighting bosses like the rest of us. Don't be shy on using your ash spirits or    Amazing game. The open world is absolutely huge and each area has a distinct personality all its own. I haven't played a game in so long that has me wanting to keep playing, even after 140+ hours.

    Yes, it can be quite brutal for newcomers who have not played a Souls game but do a bit of research and you'll be fighting bosses like the rest of us. Don't be shy on using your ash spirits or summoning randoms to assist.

    Congrats to From Software on an amazing, one of a kind experience.    … Expand
  80. JHango
    May 4, 2022
    10
    A great game. Improved Dark Souls 3 in every way. It's hard but not unfair, with skill and good planing on character development, the game can be considered easy.
  81. chenocorp
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    Un juego bastante redondo. Pierde en unas secundarias tan dispersas que pierden sentido, aunque cuadran con la forma escondida de trabajar de from. No me parece una evolución suficiente respecto a los previos.
  82. Abdiel
    May 6, 2022
    10
    So far I’ve been 135+ hours into this game, I can say this is one of the best games I’ve ever played in my life and I’m 33 years old, this is one of those games that marks a generation like Zelda OOT, Mario 64, FFVII, Halo, Elder Scrolls: Oblivion & Skyrim back then. Open world is HUGE and BEAUTIFUL, Combat mechanics are superb, difficulty is rough but extremely fun and the satisfactionSo far I’ve been 135+ hours into this game, I can say this is one of the best games I’ve ever played in my life and I’m 33 years old, this is one of those games that marks a generation like Zelda OOT, Mario 64, FFVII, Halo, Elder Scrolls: Oblivion & Skyrim back then. Open world is HUGE and BEAUTIFUL, Combat mechanics are superb, difficulty is rough but extremely fun and the satisfaction after beating a hard boss is the best I’ve felt in ages, the scenarios are so beautiful, there’s many different builds you can try, weapons/spells/bows/crossbows/swords/pikes/axes…there’s just too many variety for you to choose, Incantations and Sorceries are so fun as well. This is a game you must at least try and the strongest contender for 2022’s GOTY hands down… Expand
  83. perfect0zer0
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    Some of the complaints from "Souls veterans" can be easily debunked.
    The graphics are maybe a 7/10 at best but the way FromSoft displays their art style that's been developed over the years, in this colossal world, really shines brightly. I found myself stopping at times looking around at the gorgeous view especially on top of large cliffs or mountains. The time of day changes can create    Some of the complaints from "Souls veterans" can be easily debunked.
    The graphics are maybe a 7/10 at best but the way FromSoft displays their art style that's been developed over the years, in this colossal world, really shines brightly. I found myself stopping at times looking around at the gorgeous view especially on top of large cliffs or mountains. The time of day changes can create different shots as well.
    The open world in Elden Ring is done better than most open world games today. That's what's considered "Revolutionary". They kept the souls-like feel despite going open-world which is more than what most game devs are able to do with their games when going in that direction. The way they reuse assets in this game is done properly. The world isn't littered with garbage and utterly useless items making the game feel repetitive (*cough cough Ubisoft games). Some of the bosses you fight early in the game become tough regular enemies later in the game making you as the player feel stronger and accomplished with the knowledge of how to defeat such enemies. The catacombs/dungeons are structured in a way that feel the same but each have their own set of enemies, traps, secrets, rewards and items. There's a reason to go into a specific dungeon because you may want that talisman, weapon, or ash. The recycling of assets in Elden Ring is done in a way that other developers should look at as an example of how to make a game feel fresh for 100 hours. The only other game that has done this well that I've played is Batman Arkham Knight

    I wouldn't call the combat boring in any way even if you've been playing Souls games from the beginning. I mean, maybe you're just bored of it? I'm not a souls veteran by any means but I have played Souls 1, Sekiro and now this game. There is a clear difference in scale and choices in Elden Ring. The amount of different builds you can design lets the player choose from literally 50+ options of how to play the game. You can look up builds on youtube as there are many literally just making builds for this game. I think this was FromSoft's way of adding more variety but it may have also added an "easy mode" as there are some builds/weapons that are considered by the community OP and an easy way of running through Elden Ring. (ie. Moonveil, Magic, etc)

    Overall, I highly recommend this game to any gamer. It is still difficult compared to your average RPG but will be worth the time and effort if you stick through it.    … Expand
  84. RockyTheCat
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Fromsoftware does it again! They are the best in the industry and deserve all the attention and credit they are receiving. The game is an absolute masterpiece, Miyazaki’s Magnum Opus, beautifully created world enthralling story that seems vague on the surface but gets deeper as you explore and progress through the game and read item descriptions (this has been their model for all theirFromsoftware does it again! They are the best in the industry and deserve all the attention and credit they are receiving. The game is an absolute masterpiece, Miyazaki’s Magnum Opus, beautifully created world enthralling story that seems vague on the surface but gets deeper as you explore and progress through the game and read item descriptions (this has been their model for all their games and it works wonderfully). I’ll expect and accept nothing less than Game Of The Year for this sensational game! It features a gigantic map with over a hundred hours of content in a single play through. Fromsoftware Reigns Supreme and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve been a Fan since discovering them around the time when Dark Souls 1 came out and they have never disappointed me!… Expand
  85. bf_jeje
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Es increíble todo el mundo creado para este juego. Los gráficos son hermosos. El arte, increíble. El sonido te da una inmersión espectacular. La dificultad es muy alta, pero satisfactoria. 110 horas he jugado, y aún no me canso ❤️. GotY 2022
  86. lukaszw
    May 10, 2022
    9
    If you wanna begin your journey with souls-like games then this title is for you. It is way easier than Bloodborn, Demon Souls or Sekiro. You'll die quite often but there are several optional bosses and gaining experience while exploring the map is fun. Horse and Site of Graces help a lot. The graphics are not that great and performance can be medicore. If you have SeriesX and tvIf you wanna begin your journey with souls-like games then this title is for you. It is way easier than Bloodborn, Demon Souls or Sekiro. You'll die quite often but there are several optional bosses and gaining experience while exploring the map is fun. Horse and Site of Graces help a lot. The graphics are not that great and performance can be medicore. If you have SeriesX and tv supporting VRR it is not an issue.… Expand
  87. brocky
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    Quite simply one of the best games of all time. Ive been gaming for 30 years and it is an incredible game. Think dark souls series but in an open world with a better storyline and plot. Ive seen some of the reviews on here and believe these are gamers whom havent played souls games prior to playing elden ring.
  88. DrZomboid
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I am almost 50h into game, story and pvp.
    Yes game have issues like performance, graphic hickups and OP blood loss... But this game is out of this world. 10/10
  89. Osmanecek
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    I have to be honest, at first I tought it is over-ranked.. But now, I am about only 26 hours in, 33rd level Samurai.. Man, I haven’t played better balanced open world game ever - it is simply art and so much to be unfold in front of me. There probably is story (probably like it was in Diablo II back than), but I didn’t really need to follow anything, I am just discovering this massiveI have to be honest, at first I tought it is over-ranked.. But now, I am about only 26 hours in, 33rd level Samurai.. Man, I haven’t played better balanced open world game ever - it is simply art and so much to be unfold in front of me. There probably is story (probably like it was in Diablo II back than), but I didn’t really need to follow anything, I am just discovering this massive highly occupied world, meeting these unique foes, some of them bosses, some of them over my level - even harder than bosses, so opening this map and going elsewhere discovering something new. Along the journey realising, there were very few games that got stocked in my memories as a such a enjoyment as this one and we are really going to past at start of the 90s.. There is no doubt it is GOTY of 2022, this game right now aspires to be one of the greatest since Diablo II - if you loved that one, this one is must. If You loved Sekiro, this one is must. Revolutionary title, that got far beyond of the competition. We can all speak about Horizon, we all know, that Starfield or God of War probably will be great, but at the same time we know what previous titles from these studios were, gameplay never been the first thing - not in the way predecessors of the Elden Ring were - and gameplay is the thing for me, reason I wanna play. Don’t get me wrong, I love to watch, but I have HBO max, Netflix and etc for this. If we compare this game to Witcher 3, which is another great game, full of cutscenes, first try to openworld and it was just great - I really enjoyed it, but longer I played, interest were lower, story was interesting, but I just got in this feeling that every fight is same, no challange, after 15 hours of play and that is the way Witcher I remember … Expand
  90. LunaticInk
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    This game is badass! I’ve beaten all the prior souls games and this is by far the most fully realized, with more options than any of the prior titles.
  91. Mornicle
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    I couldn't have asked for more from this release by From Software. The game exceeded my expectations in every regard.
  92. tgk333
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    Never had a single problem, glitch, bug, or stuttering frames, outside what would be expected from any other game.

    Frames aren't the highest, but it is consistent.
  93. rubensmiranda
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The game is extremely addictive, you can't stop playing. The open world is absolutely incredible, with many mysteries to be discovered and unraveled which makes exploration the game's hallmark. The graphics may not be the best out there, but the art direction is one of the best I've seen in a game. The introduction of jumping and horseback riding modified (improved) the dynamics of theThe game is extremely addictive, you can't stop playing. The open world is absolutely incredible, with many mysteries to be discovered and unraveled which makes exploration the game's hallmark. The graphics may not be the best out there, but the art direction is one of the best I've seen in a game. The introduction of jumping and horseback riding modified (improved) the dynamics of the traditional soulslike. I haven't been so fascinated by a game since The Witcher 3.… Expand
  94. geistreiches
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    don't believe the negative reviews.. game is running smooth on my xbox s ..the world is great and all you would want from a game like this.. from software nailed it, this is game of the year content and absolutely flawless.. of course you should like dark souls or bloodborne as the game mechanics are the same.. if you are not into that search for something else but if you are this will bedon't believe the negative reviews.. game is running smooth on my xbox s ..the world is great and all you would want from a game like this.. from software nailed it, this is game of the year content and absolutely flawless.. of course you should like dark souls or bloodborne as the game mechanics are the same.. if you are not into that search for something else but if you are this will be pure gaming heaven… Expand
  95. Blaha
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece in gaming that will never be forgotten. This is generation defining.
  96. nac82
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    No game is perfect, but this game is close. Performs well on series X/S. The world is beautiful and the gameplay challenging but rewarding.

    Fromsoft has also made progress in allowing for build diversity and redesign so a lot of good stuff.
  97. PhilipViegas
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Talvez o melhor jogo da Fromsoftware, um excelente rpg de mundo aberto e cheio de segredos, dependendo do seu jeito de jogar vai consumir mais de 100 horas do seu tempo apenas na campanha principal, seus problemas são apenas técnicos no quesito de otimização para os consolos, mas sem duvidas é um jogo lindo de se vê.… Expand
  98. notifycritic
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Não sou fã de souls mas assim que vi algumas ganeplays do jogo fiquei encantado e comprei, acabei fazendo 1000G
  99. MetalliBucket
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    The lowest score I could justify giving this game is an 8, and I believe it is a 10. I knew it was a 10 when I sunk 30 hours in 3 days when I am also juggling work and school. Anything lower than an 8 makes no sense - this is one of the most dense, beautiful, dangerous open worlds ever created. Combat is extremely varied. The exploration is top notch - think BOTW where you keep tellingThe lowest score I could justify giving this game is an 8, and I believe it is a 10. I knew it was a 10 when I sunk 30 hours in 3 days when I am also juggling work and school. Anything lower than an 8 makes no sense - this is one of the most dense, beautiful, dangerous open worlds ever created. Combat is extremely varied. The exploration is top notch - think BOTW where you keep telling yourself "ok one more thing then I'll stop playing - let me go to that castle first" and then end up playing another 2 hours. There is SO much creativity and fun packed in this game it is an absolute must-play. Combat while on your horse is also the best I've ever seen in a game. It is so fun. Unlike the Witcher where it's a nuisance to fight on your horse, here I try to stay on unless I absolutely must get off.

    As with any other FromSoft game, however, there is a learning curve where you need to learn how to fight. It does take some patience, but once you get that you cannot roll infinitely or just run in and attack, it gets easier from there. And then you sink into it with all the different weapon and magic options you have as you level up. Infinite builds and playstyles. Cool and funny side quests and characters, and the story is the most prominent it has ever been in an FS game.    … Expand
  100. Gallbond
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    После трёх прохождений и выбитой "платины" я официально заявляю, что это лучшая игра 2022 года и 11/10.
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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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