Elden Ring

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. DuffySteffanni
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    I'm jealous of people who didn't experience frame drops. On the series S the grass render is SO bad. Needs more side quest and NPC's...
    Honestly that is all the bad. Everything else is perfect to a T. Ranni is so cool! The other NPC's are all cool too. They definitely did a Dark Souls open world the right way. Plenty of stuff to keep you looking around, exploring. Sad the DLC took so long    I'm jealous of people who didn't experience frame drops. On the series S the grass render is SO bad. Needs more side quest and NPC's...
    Honestly that is all the bad. Everything else is perfect to a T. Ranni is so cool! The other NPC's are all cool too. They definitely did a Dark Souls open world the right way. Plenty of stuff to keep you looking around, exploring. Sad the DLC took so long and is Multiplayer based. You'll wanna dive into the lore.    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. CashMunnie7679
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    I finally bought this game and why did I wait so long!? It might be the best game I've ever played. It is true magic, over and over again. It's my first souls game and at first I wasn't sure about it. But slowly I figured things out. I did a restart once a few hours in but then that was it. I have never been so consistently awed by a game. The world is fascinating and immense. The art isI finally bought this game and why did I wait so long!? It might be the best game I've ever played. It is true magic, over and over again. It's my first souls game and at first I wasn't sure about it. But slowly I figured things out. I did a restart once a few hours in but then that was it. I have never been so consistently awed by a game. The world is fascinating and immense. The art is mind blowing and beautiful. It rewards patience, so go into it thinking it will test you. It will, but the rewards are well worth it. I love this game thank you to the devs, incredible!!… Expand
  4. Skyrimfan
    Feb 5, 2023
    0
    This game sucks this is just a copy of Elder Scrolls series they could have at least be original with their game do not recommend buying this for you your son or any of your family including your grandma but your grandma will probably die if she sees this game
  5. cfc1998
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    One in a lifetime gaming experience. This game already is one of the best in history and his legacy is only gonna get bigger. Not much to say that hasnt been said yet, deserved 10/10 score.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Jebuss
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    I is maidenless. Finger maidens good name. EldenBeas't looks like big dick.
  9. fredijuts
    Jan 31, 2023
    0
    This game is a complete and utter disaster, failure, stinky **** of a game. If one of my friends says that his favourite game is this i would hire a hitman to kill them because they don’t deserve to live anymore.
  10. gourmandizer
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    tasty but too much dirt
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. MarleyW
    Jan 28, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler alert This game f’ing sucks literally a grind fest between every boss… Expand
  16. ZiablikA
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Тот же DS3, но в 10 раз больше и еще более сломанный и с шикарными боссами.
  17. Atlaswolf
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    What can be said that hasn’t been said. One of the greatest games of the last decade.
  18. playstationwinr
    Jan 27, 2023
    0
    Would rate it lower if I could. 0 storyline. Bosses are all the same. Yet another copy and paste game like the rest of fromsoft. Trash.
  19. 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.
  20. Kayshock
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en mi vida!!!!
    No hay nada más que decir, jueguenlo!!!
  21. 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.
  22. slaine130177
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    Fini Elden Ring sur Xbox Series X. 107h de jeux pour obtenir la fin la plus rare (celle de la flamme frénétique) et level 170 pour mon personnage.

    Déjà, un premier point négatif sur la technique, le mode Qualité n'apporte rien visuellement et se permet d'avoir un fps trop bas pour ce type de jeu. C'est immédiatement visible. Préférez donc le mode Performance qui est parfait (je joue    Fini Elden Ring sur Xbox Series X. 107h de jeux pour obtenir la fin la plus rare (celle de la flamme frénétique) et level 170 pour mon personnage.

    Déjà, un premier point négatif sur la technique, le mode Qualité n'apporte rien visuellement et se permet d'avoir un fps trop bas pour ce type de jeu. C'est immédiatement visible. Préférez donc le mode Performance qui est parfait (je joue pourtant sur une Oled avec VRR). Point positif, la version Xbox bénéficie du Dolby Vision, non disponible sur PS5. Les contrastes sont donc meilleurs avec une colorimétrie plus maîtrisé. Top.

    Enfin, concernant le jeu, la DA est magnifique, l'univers réussi, et l'open World tient toutes ses promesses. Le monde est immense, bourré de secrets. On a l'impression de ne jamais en voir la fin.
    Je n'avais jamais fait de jeux From Software jusqu'à ce jour (à part le 1er Dark Souls que j'avais lâché à cause de son gameplay très lent et sa difficulté qui m'avait rebuté à l'époque).
    Le jeu est donc totalement accessible pour n'importe quel joueur, et ça c'est vraiment une bonne chose. Si on bute sur un boss ou une zone, pas grave, on y revient plus tard quand on est mieux équipé et avec un perso plus fort. Ca finit toujours par passé, et même Mélania le boss le plus difficile de jeu, ne sera pas insurmontable.

    Les principaux défauts pour moi:
    - recyclage omniprésent des boss. Entre les dragons, les statues chats, les mages, les vers et j'en passe. C'est vraiment dommage de ne pas avoir diversifié davantage ces "mini boss".
    - un scénario un peu obscur et difficile à suivre à mon goût
    - un inventaire brouillon et des objets souvent incompréhensibles (les indications fournies sont trop succintes, voir obscures)
    - des quêtes annexes où on ne sait jamais si elles sont finies. Il manque juste un onglet avec l'état d'avancement des quêtes. On peut passer à côté de beaucoup de chose parce que tout est très confu au niveau histoire et suivi

    En conclusion, Elden Ring mérite tout de même tous les compliments qu'il a reçu et reste un grand jeu. Presque 110 heures passés sur le jeu et je ne me suis jamais ennuyé. Preuve que la recette est bonne.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Hiccup3319
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    What a game, i mean like Fromsoftware this is a MASTERPIECE. The story, Gameplay, RPG elements are all amazing.
  25. 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!
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. TheAlphaReview
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    First game in a long time where you get exactly what you payed for and exactly what was advertised, no micro transactions, no battle pass, just a massive playground where the only one limiting your enjoyment and progression is you. My advice, explore the world when you get stuck on a boss, go off the beaten path, strike first, strike hard, No mercy.
  29. Sadik13
    Jan 13, 2023
    2
    Poor level design with a lot of copy&paste Few good boss fights and that’s all the game has to offer
  30. 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
  31. Pete112
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    Before Elden Ring, Zelda Breath of the Wild was easily my favourite game.

    After 100 hours of this game, I'm not really even that bothered about the Tears of the Kingdom sequel though. Elden ring is fairly similar to Breath of the Wild but the combat feels way more realistic and evolved and there's much more to do. The only problem with it is that it's slightly spoilt all other games.    Before Elden Ring, Zelda Breath of the Wild was easily my favourite game.

    After 100 hours of this game, I'm not really even that bothered about the Tears of the Kingdom sequel though.

    Elden ring is fairly similar to Breath of the Wild but the combat feels way more realistic and evolved and there's much more to do.

    The only problem with it is that it's slightly spoilt all other games. It's hard going back to other adventures when you've experienced a game this good.    … Expand
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. Dessive
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    Este fue el único juego del 2021 que puedo decir que me dejo viciado por horas hasta acabarlo.
  35. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  36. Mcjuggz
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    First off if you think Elden ring is “too hard” you’re not taking advantage of the games mechanics, there are plenty of ways to make the game easier if not too easy at times to be considered a souls game . First time playing I found it difficult until I figured out what areas to go to first and where to come back too. The areas in elden ring are set up perfectly to where you can progressFirst off if you think Elden ring is “too hard” you’re not taking advantage of the games mechanics, there are plenty of ways to make the game easier if not too easy at times to be considered a souls game . First time playing I found it difficult until I figured out what areas to go to first and where to come back too. The areas in elden ring are set up perfectly to where you can progress without a serious challenge depending where you go next. If you have a problem with leveling up then you have yet to explore many areas because I found myself getting too strong for the main game . Lastly I hear a lot of complaints about the story being too hard to understand and I’m gonna tell you right now it’s only hard if you can’t put 2 and 2 together . You’re gonna need to google some words and maybe play the game a few times but you will understand the story as long as you can read and have an expanded vocabulary. Nearly every item description plays a role in telling you the story, you NEED to take your time and remember what npcs tell you . If you’re not able to do these things you will not understand anything and have a hard time for sure. And if you’re not willing to put in the work of unraveling this incredible story then don’t even bother writing a review about something you haven’t even fully experienced… Expand
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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).
  40. denizzct
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Although artistically perfect, some things are missing that I can't explain. Definitely one of the best games of the year!
  41. 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
  42. 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)!
  43. ProXboxgamerjoe
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having a lot of fun with this game compared to Dark Souls reminds me of demon souls in a way but a lot better and open world and the coop is so much better in this game I'm loving this game so much more than I thought I would has to be their best game yet hope to see more and thank you for fixing the coop and making it so much better in this game this game makes it so much accessibility in so many different ways this is definitely my game of the year for 2022 can't wait to see the expansion on this game as well and hopefully they bringing new characters with that expansion and new weapons new armor maybe even new summons oh yeah it his game is very gorgeous landscapes I'm very surprised the runs very good on Xbox series s… Expand
  44. GVB
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    I love the lore of Dark souls and Bloodborne and this is no exception, with each NPC dealing in his own way with the desperation of living the end of the world.

    It's a journey, and the sensation of achievement at the end has no price.
  45. Semizw
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Simply amazing, superb, without a doubt Elden Ring is From Software's best game
  46. 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
  47. Roxaskun
    Dec 16, 2022
    0
    Todo jogo souls é igual,esse é só mais um com mundo aberto, não entendi o porquê de ganhar o goty,e está no Xbox, então é mais um motivo pra ser ruim
  48. 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
  49. Yurilover123
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game, love everything about, the visuals, the soundtrack, the gameplay. More FROM please!
  50. BIGHEED
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. It's a shame that the game is receiving bad reviews because people don't like a challanged.

    World and gameplay are both magnificent, after 90+ hours of game play I can't wait for the next 90
  51. LittleDude
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    The best gaming experience I had in years. Incredible art style and gameplay.
  52. Failos
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Why is this game so much better then God of War? I notice how every negative review mentions it, and I think it deserved to beat it at the Game Awards. Sorry Kratos fanboys, you loose ;)
  53. colonelp
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. One of the best i've played. Has everything you want, an amazing openworld, monsters to fight!
  54. 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!
  55. Eldenringrules
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    This game is skyrim for a new generation, it deserves all the praise it has gotten so far.
  56. 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!
  57. 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
  58. EldenRingisBadd
    Dec 10, 2022
    1
    Cons:
    No animation canceling making the game feel clunky as your not able to tell your character what to do as its stuck in a 2s animation you can’t get out of in the middle of a fight
    Roll animation and roll negation damaged are not synced as you will take hits within your roll animation constantly. Little support for PC controls PC performance bugs, such as game freezing up and not    Cons:
    No animation canceling making the game feel clunky as your not able to tell your character what to do as its stuck in a 2s animation you can’t get out of in the middle of a fight
    Roll animation and roll negation damaged are not synced as you will take hits within your roll animation constantly.
    Little support for PC controls
    PC performance bugs, such as game freezing up and not responding every time to click quit game
    Cutscenes are awkward as they are stuck behind cutting in and out of black screens and changing camera perspective
    Little explanation for the game and the mechanics, it didn’t tell me the imperative detail of progression being leveling up until I had played for almost 4 hours
    Insufficient explanation of core game design decisions and mechanics that the developers left to hope the players would just spend hours without this knowledge until they figured it out
    Lack of early game narrative gives your character a lack of purpose as your just running around a world you know nothing about and don’t care about to kill enemies you know nothing about and care nothing about
    It’s hard to call a game like this an “RPG” because RPGs usually have good immersion however the immersion is broken with this game once you get a loading screen and are teleported away every time you die, which happens a lot by design with this game
    Enemies always respawning also breaks immersion and makes you clearing an area feel unrewarding

    Overall this game is a **** fest where you spawn in with no purpose and are tasked with killing enemies that attack quicker than half your attacks, attack animation duration(something you can’t cancel). Who also hit you during your roll animation(not synced to negation bad game design) making the core draw of this game the combat a poor experience.

    Pros
    Good character creation
    Expansive world
    A lot of unique enemies
    Difficulty
    Customization of combat style

    Although this game has some pros they are greatly overshadowed by the long list of cons    … Expand
  59. Rains067
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    A great and amazing game. Truly game of the year material. Still playing to today.
  60. Kratos8005
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Same graphics , same gameplay, full of bugs , **** story , it's an awful game , so overrated
  61. GR1MR34P3R451
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Disgusting gameply
    Boring af
    Too big
    Doesnt deserve goty tbh
    Would definately not recommend
  62. MrWolfbear
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    The worst 549 SEK (equivalent to ca. $53 or £43.4) ever spent.
    Save your money for some other game.
  63. boopdoops
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    Easiest souls game with a lackluster story and ps4 graphics in 2022 actually so disappointing
  64. neolight
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    this game is empty, not interesting and also not SO hard as people talk about it lol
  65. YairRyev
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    El juego es bueno en general, el punto negativo es la historia ya que al parece debes leerte todos los ítems para saber con certeza de que se trata. Solamente hago contrapeso por lo de GoW
  66. violet97
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    Elden Ring is developed by From Software and published by Bandai Namco Games
  67. Marinne
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    Elden Ring foi uma experiência bem meme desde o seu lançamento. Joguei no PC e o desempenho estava péssimo, nos consoles em alguns casos não foi muito diferente. O jogo não me prendeu em nada, um mundo aberto bem genérico e preguiçoso.
  68. 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
  69. HarmfulMean
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    Good game for the dark souls genre. But ultimately a gimmick riddled experience where they tie the players hands in ridiculous way, thinking that’s what fun is. Does not deserve game of the year for sure. The best part of the game is the lore/story, and after 400 hours later (6play throughs) I still had to find a YouTube video explains 50% of the lore.
  70. quantumo0o
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    you can see Elden Ring Gameplay here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUWsFmk5YSs&list=PL4t2-oblqZc_GVE5MyZnhasxJvvDE72Ou
  71. GreenhouseSlk
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    Garbage trash only **** play this peice of this What a garbage of the year damn lol
  72. DieterU
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    While I don't necessarily think this is FromSoftware's best game to date, this is easily the game I would recommend to play first for anyone wondering where to start in the series. It has immense challenge for players who are up for it; Malenia is easily the hardest boss in any Soulsborne game ever. But for newer players, the game provides many ways to make their playing experience moreWhile I don't necessarily think this is FromSoftware's best game to date, this is easily the game I would recommend to play first for anyone wondering where to start in the series. It has immense challenge for players who are up for it; Malenia is easily the hardest boss in any Soulsborne game ever. But for newer players, the game provides many ways to make their playing experience more manageable. So for anyone looking to get into FromSoft games, this is the best place to start imo.

    This game absolutely masters the art of the open world game like few have done before it. The only other open world games I've played that live up to the open world design of Elden Ring are Skyrim and Breath of the Wild. This was by far the most surprising thing about this game to me. FromSoft had always been known for their intricate 3D Metroidvania style games, so a fully realized and incredibly detailed open world game isn't what I was expecting from them. But it just works so well here. Also, their more narrow, non-linear, metroidvania style level design is still abundantly present in the NUMEROUS castles found throughout the map.

    Bosses are good. Best storyline that FromSoft has delivered so far. Still very much leaning into that alternative form of storytelling where you need to think about the context of why certain enemies are where they are, and you need to look through item descriptions to understand the story.    … Expand
  73. 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
  74. sa51196
    Nov 24, 2022
    1
    I don’t like the general warts in it. But Alexander the Great negs in my booty hole
  75. Bsminzza
    Nov 24, 2022
    5
    I don’t like soul style. Because really hard and a lot of stress. But im buyed dl version.
  76. RazorHit
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy. The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy.

    The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  77. Houssam1233
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game this year best in 2022 game of thé year. the game is very good… Expand
  78. 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.
  79. SOMUTIE
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 31 cektirmiyo goood hsheuxbhduebhd
    Popoyok meme yok annneneenenene yarrrak bi    … Expand
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. LeGabrielUrbano
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    This is a great game from the souls saga, together with Shekiro and Bloodborn it seems to me to be the best of the studio.
  83. VoltrenXytech
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    a great addition to the soulsborne menagerie of games, its difficult and beautiful, punishing and stunning, the amount of cool weapons and unique trinkets you can find is amazing, and even though i thoroughly raged at Starscourged i think the game is amazing
  84. Goji_54
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Excelente juego, espectacular banda Sonora, apartado artístico bellísima, peleas con bosses fenomenales y una exploración de mundo abierto a la altura.
    Lo malo es en cuanto al apartado técnico, el motor gráfico de este juego ya se siente y se nota viejo, denota que ya no está a la altura de la competencia, además de caídas de frames notables y nula estabilidad de 60fps, así mismo flaquea    Excelente juego, espectacular banda Sonora, apartado artístico bellísima, peleas con bosses fenomenales y una exploración de mundo abierto a la altura.
    Lo malo es en cuanto al apartado técnico, el motor gráfico de este juego ya se siente y se nota viejo, denota que ya no está a la altura de la competencia, además de caídas de frames notables y nula estabilidad de 60fps, así mismo flaquea en texturas, distancia de dibujado y popping
    Igualmente con todo esto es una maravilla y Goty de 2022    … Expand
  85. LukaPingvin77
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Nah it just stupid i played it like 1 and its worst don't buy this game i not good.
  86. 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.
  87. Barbarrox
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Finished it on all consoles now. I cant remember how often I finished this game already. I have already over 2 thousand hours in it. It is teh best game ever. Easiest Goty ever.
  88. sephiroth42
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    The best Souls, the art, the music, the difficulty is what I ask from this kind of games and they knew how to do it, several bosses, several hours, open world, a lot to do, a lot to see.
  89. Jakoo
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    To it's cool just cool into the mouth NICE.
    No regrets, no more problems, no more panic for the industry
  90. Imhooked1234
    Nov 17, 2022
    0
    Looks and plays like a ps3 game, no story, poor graphics, gameplay loop, characters etc are all **** imo
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. KrillerBomb
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    It's literally just a walking simulator except you might have a dagger sometimes.
  96. 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
  97. 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,
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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