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  1. Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Excellently done. There are some balancing, networking, and bug issues but really not bad considering what other devs push as "finished games". FromSoftware has done a great job and I could only imagine what they could have done with another 6 months or a year.

    For people complaining about repeating enemies; it's a valid complaint. However, given the shear magnitude of the game I don't
    Excellently done. There are some balancing, networking, and bug issues but really not bad considering what other devs push as "finished games". FromSoftware has done a great job and I could only imagine what they could have done with another 6 months or a year.

    For people complaining about repeating enemies; it's a valid complaint. However, given the shear magnitude of the game I don't fault them for it. Thank goodness they didn't give us 100s of useless fetch quest like other open world games.
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  2. Apr 11, 2022
    10
    I freaking LOVE this Game. Its phenomenal and everything I wanted from Fromsoft. For a more in depth Review you can use my backlogged link: https://www.backloggd.com/u/filmanwalt/reviews/

    A little Sneak: gameplay The heart at the end. a) Territories I could rave all day about the diversity of the individual areas. There is so much to explore. Caelid, decomposed by rot,
    I freaking LOVE this Game. Its phenomenal and everything I wanted from Fromsoft. For a more in depth Review you can use my backlogged link: https://www.backloggd.com/u/filmanwalt/reviews/

    A little Sneak:
    gameplay

    The heart at the end.

    a) Territories

    I could rave all day about the diversity of the individual areas. There is so much to explore. Caelid, decomposed by rot, Limgrave as an open landscape with many castles and towers, Liurnia with a grandiose academy or the beautiful city of Leyndell. This is just part of the many areas to explore. The areas are a big part of the incessantly generating motivation.

    It's unbelievable that Fromsoft managed to establish their level structure, the clear recognition value even in an open world that is so big. Despite the new world, you always feel at home and always try to compare some sections, places, etc. with previous parts or are reminded of them.

    The drawn map is a dream. You don't have question marks everywhere, but prominent spots on the map where you decide for yourself: something could be there. From the drawing, there could be something there. Most of the time you are simply rewarded for your curiosity and basically get useful things.

    Secret doors, at some point there are a lot of them, are simply part of it and I like this uncertainty that you always have at Fromsoft because you don't want to miss anything. You can always find something somewhere, whether it's backtracking or unlocking a shortcut. The top of it is that in the last few hours I've discovered so many more areas and because of that I've been able to kill a lot of bosses. Not only the boss kill but also finding an area gives you so much joy at Fromsoft.

    b) bosses

    Big or small, optional or story boss, I thought so many were terrific. Radahn, Malenia, just to name two really great fights, show what boss gameplay can do. I especially liked Malenia, who couldn't supplant my favorite boss, Sister Friede. Although it is now the undisputed boss with the most tries for me, that never spoiled the fight for me.

    I also liked the multitude of optional bosses. But the recycling bothered me a bit, especially e.g. the black cavalry riders, who were always ABSOLUTELY IDENTICAL, was much too easy for me. The bosses, which then turn into trash mobs, are terrific and typically fromsoft, and they often made me sweat.

    The game is also getting more and more difficult, especially the last three areas are really tough. The game also gives you various options to act with different bosses (e.g. Mohg).

    Ultimately, the fat bosses also give you armor or weapons, and here too you have to make decisions and choose carefully.

    c) fight

    Whether magician, two-handed warrior or double katana samurai. There is so much possibility to change your character in Elden Ring, even during the game. I played with katanas for a long time, but also tried different weapons again and again. Later I even trained in faith and prepared myself with invocations before every fight. Halberds, fist weapons, daggers, swords, shields, bows, whips and much more. The Elden Ring arsenal is vast and only a small part of the greater whole. All weapons can be enhanced in various ways. Frost & Bleed? YES. Fire? YES flash? YES. Elden Ring gives you a kit and you can totally lose yourself in it in a positive way.

    Talismans replace the rings and only expand the hero's repertoire even more. There are also consumables and a crafting system. Especially the crafting shows Fromsoft's strength: If you read through here, if you look for the books together, then you will be given really important and good opportunities to strengthen your character. Gathering resources was never annoying, just well integrated. Each resource has its own look and at some point you also know what the item is that you collected there. It's not one size fits all, it doesn't all look the same.

    In addition to the possibility of PvE co-op NPCs or online partners, you can also summon different spirits. A great feature, but I only used it more often when clearing warehouses. For almost all bosses I personally left them out. Among them there are also really cool items with great figures.

    I finally used PvP and co-op a lot. I've helped people with Mohg so much because there were just so many runes for it, which gave me the opportunity to buy a lot of crafting stones to try out more weapons. PvP went much better than in the other parts (fewer lagging opponents) but there are already a lot of brutally strong meta builds here.

    I played with bleeding a lot.

    Conclusion

    10/10 ELDEN LORDS. I love the game and it has climbed the Fromsoft throne for me. My beloved Dark Souls III has been supplanted and in my eyes it deserves Elden Ring. I had 107 hours (+15 with my magician) of constant fun, going through a lot of emotions and just a really good experience.
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  3. Apr 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is an absolute monument of a game; a pinnacle in the action RPG genre and the sum of all of it's excellent parts; you want to go to the next cave, get the next big sword, beat the boss in the lake, go to the other region; the game is absolutely fantastic if you are a fan of the dark medieval fantasy genre.
    Seriously, I think this game will get to the top 10 videogames of all time
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  4. Jun 17, 2022
    10
    Greatest sense of exploration and discovery I’ve ever felt from a game. I’ve also never felt more powerful at the end of a game as I did when becoming Elden Lord
  5. Aug 21, 2022
    10
    How the hell you made this game. It's pure art. Please play the game and then judge it. Just if you play u get the genius behind. Highly recommend it.
  6. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing game.........................................................................................................
  7. Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out aboveElden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out above everything else made in many years.

    I've played the game on PC, Xbox Series X and PS5, and while not perfect on any platform, it is decent and is a must-play for anyone.
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  8. Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Uma obra prima do começo ao fim, ja zerei o jogo 3 vezes e platinei 1 e ainda sinto vontade de jogar novamente, simplesmente o melhor trabalho da fromsoftware e definitivamente um marco no mundo dos games, superando e muito breath of the wild no quesito expansão de mundo.
  9. Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I've never written a review, but I had to for this game. I've never played a souls game and this is new to me but I am having so much fun! It's very difficult at times and I give up but I'm back on within minutes because I can't get enough. Well done, highly recommend, even if youve never played this type of game.
  10. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I see why its rated high by reviewers i've played over 10 hours so far on the series x and its worth $60 no issues so far.
  11. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    As someone who has played all previous Souls games, Elden Ring tops them all. Although made noticeably easier than previous games to appeal to a newer audience, the open world experience is a delight and I really hope every game they make going forward is open world too.
  12. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am in love with this game, it's just so addictive, and challenging and funny to play. You feel it like a real adventure and I am sure that everyone of us has have an unique experience, each one different from the other. This is the real value of this game, it's so big that you will find your own history. Congrats from software, this is a masterpice. Expand
  13. Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Jugué Zelda Breath of the wild y he de decir que Elden Ring es superior. Todo mundo debería jugar este juego, es una auténtica obra maestra.
  14. Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Do you like Dark Souls and Breath of the Wild? If the answer is yes to both then you my friend are in for a treat. Infinite character customisation, huge map brimming with points of interest and secret areas, great drawn out story that twists and keeps you guessing throughout, rewards for taking risks and destroying enemy groups, non linear path of progression, easy to use multiplayerDo you like Dark Souls and Breath of the Wild? If the answer is yes to both then you my friend are in for a treat. Infinite character customisation, huge map brimming with points of interest and secret areas, great drawn out story that twists and keeps you guessing throughout, rewards for taking risks and destroying enemy groups, non linear path of progression, easy to use multiplayer elements that let's you tackle both dungeons and bosses if the going gets tough, new special moves and NPC troops to help turn the tide of battle. All in all Elden Ring is a game of exploration that will keep you coming back for more. You'll spend your day's wondering what lies yonder over that hill, ruins, swamp, forest, castle, run down village etc and when you can find the time to get back to answering your curiosity. Expand
  15. Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is The Best Open World I ever seen before you can’t feel boring when u open new area or something like that in other games and the art design is so amazing every time u shocked and the bosses and enemies are the best about ever you seen in video games history!!!
  16. Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I just love this game. It's my first Formsoftgame and I knew it would be hard but it's also a lot of fun. I don't have issues on PS5 and the graphic is just fine. GOTY for sure!
  17. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is great, one of the best in the soulsborne series, im playing it on Xbox Series S, and runs smooth, some fps drops but dont really makes the game unplayable, its totally playable, so if you planning on buying it on a PS5, XBSX or XBSS, its defo worthed, gameplay wise and lore wise, looks awesome, the only thing is world map, i believe as a designer the fps problem most of itThe game is great, one of the best in the soulsborne series, im playing it on Xbox Series S, and runs smooth, some fps drops but dont really makes the game unplayable, its totally playable, so if you planning on buying it on a PS5, XBSX or XBSS, its defo worthed, gameplay wise and lore wise, looks awesome, the only thing is world map, i believe as a designer the fps problem most of it comes from the big tree at the center of the map its uncessary it could be lowered either the mesh or the draw distance to help improve the FPS ans fix the drops. 10/10 still gameplay and everything GOTY Expand
  18. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is a beautiful game with a challenging and rewarding feedback loop. It elevates the soulsborne genre to new heights and may be the only game I will likely play for the next year and a half. I just can't put it down.
  19. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego se ve genial, buena propuesta souls, en mi series s corre de maravilla, super largo y entretenido, difícil, pero muy satisfactorio. Expand
  20. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece piece. The exploration is satisfying. It gives u freedom and accepts whatever u do. I fell in love with it and now I can't stop playing.
  21. Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Its hilarious to me that in all the 0s and 1s review this game is getting, they can only complain about the graphics being last gen and lack of cutscenes. Nothing screams GIT GUD more than seeing reviews like this. Im glad fromsoft have stuck to their guns and kept the handholding out of their games as is their tradition.
  22. Mar 8, 2022
    10
    My first time trying a souls style game it is absolutely incredible! Everything in the game encourages exploring and if something is hard you can go farm and come back. I find everything about the world immersive and exciting. The combat is very fun and you have so many options to approach different situations. 10/10!
  23. Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Another FromSoftware masterpiece. Need to be top of Microsoft's acquisition list.
  24. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    FromSoft has done it again, I have once again become completely addicted to a game they have made, and I doubt this will be the last game that this happens with. I’d usually wait for the sale if I were someone else as these games aren’t for everyone, but for once I think full price is worth playing. Beautiful art style, amazing music, addictive combat and awesome bosses, and stupendousFromSoft has done it again, I have once again become completely addicted to a game they have made, and I doubt this will be the last game that this happens with. I’d usually wait for the sale if I were someone else as these games aren’t for everyone, but for once I think full price is worth playing. Beautiful art style, amazing music, addictive combat and awesome bosses, and stupendous lore that hooks you right in from the start of the game to till it ends. Bravo Miyazaki and Martin, you have made my favorite game ever. Expand
  25. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring è un gran gioco è forse il migliore Souls di sempre. E’ stato capace di non farmi pensare ad altro e a monopolizzare il tempo che ho per giocare e la voglia di tornarci è sempre lì. D’altronde è stato così anche per Dark Solus. Mi pare che la recensione sia molto esauriente e mette in chiaro che, se siete fan del genere è un titolo imprescindibile. Se avete abbandonato le altreElden Ring è un gran gioco è forse il migliore Souls di sempre. E’ stato capace di non farmi pensare ad altro e a monopolizzare il tempo che ho per giocare e la voglia di tornarci è sempre lì. D’altronde è stato così anche per Dark Solus. Mi pare che la recensione sia molto esauriente e mette in chiaro che, se siete fan del genere è un titolo imprescindibile. Se avete abbandonato le altre opere di Miyazaki definendole ingiocabili o troppo difficili, anche se più vario e più bello, Elden Ring non vi piacerà. Insomma è il vero erede della serie Dark Souls, dopo gli esperimenti di Bloodborne e Sekiro. Fortunatamente l’erede supera tutti i suoi predecessori sotto molti punti di vista.

    Ho elencato anche alcuni difetti oggettivi di gioco e la mia speranza è in un maggior coinvolgimento di Martin. Ma questi annegano nella mole di contenuti di qualità, come la varietà dei nemici e delle location da esplorare. Insomma è un esperienza da fare.
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  26. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    FROMSOFT delivers yet again. Please buy this; support this company, there one of the very few good ones left.
  27. 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.
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  28. Mar 12, 2022
    10
    A complete masterpiece visuals art direction gameplay music everything about this game is completely mesmerizing
  29. Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Un Souls de mundo abierto con miles de locaciones que visitar, si la perfección existe este juego.
  30. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    como dark souls pero mejor. tiene un mundo enorme, excelente soundtrack, excelente gameplay, jefes poderosos, visualmente hermoso, sorpresas y secretos en todos lados... Juego de 10.
  31. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This is the best experience I have ever seen in gaining and I'm sure I will play this game for 10 years at least
  32. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Ни разу не играл в соул игры, но Элен Ринг меня поглотил полностью. Шикарная игра!
  33. Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Ahh... The Elden Ring. What an adventure. I haven't had such a good adventure since Breath of the Wild. A game where curiosity rewards, A game that challenges you, a game that is learning you, to step back and comeback later.

    Elden Ring deservers nothing more then a 10 out of 10. The only thing I dislike is that I never can go back to Dark Souls or any other souls game.
  34. Mar 20, 2022
    10
    muito bom, excelente camon every bory, lets go play go home is nice play video game, não precisa de super grafico pra ser um excelente game, mas pegou carona no Zelda Breath of the Wild, sem sombra de duvidas mas ta valendo.
  35. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Its a masterpiece easily, the world is just beautiful and feels real, the soundtrack is amazing and combat is of course perfect. Game of the year easily frame rate is silky smooth and truly the graphics are beautiful
  36. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This is the ultimate version of Dark Souls thanks to its vast and gigantic open world.
  37. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    메타 순간 평점 98점, 지금은 메타 평점 97점. 그리고 오픈크리틱 역대 1위에 등극한 적도 있고
    역대 메타스코어 게임의 반열에 오른 오픈월드 액션 RPG게임 '엘든링'
    엘든링은 이미 2022년 최다고티의 영역을 이미 초월한 게임이다. 최다 고티가 아니라... 사실 역대 메타스코어 영역에서 노는 게임이다. 이 정도로 잘만든 AAA급 초우주갓겜은 게임계에서 평생 나올까 말까 한 게임이다. 게임계의 역사 실록에 기록되어 두고 두고 회자될 정도의 클라스의 게임이다. 확실한건 세키로의 이동방식, 전투 자세를 계승했으며, 몽골제국의 기병대 같은 간지나는 마상전투와 일본도와 사무라이 갑옷을 장착한 간지나는 사무라이의 칼싸움은 가히 세키로, 고스트 오브 쓰시마, 블레이드앤소울,
    메타 순간 평점 98점, 지금은 메타 평점 97점. 그리고 오픈크리틱 역대 1위에 등극한 적도 있고
    역대 메타스코어 게임의 반열에 오른 오픈월드 액션 RPG게임 '엘든링'
    엘든링은 이미 2022년 최다고티의 영역을 이미 초월한 게임이다.
    최다 고티가 아니라... 사실 역대 메타스코어 영역에서 노는 게임이다.

    이 정도로 잘만든 AAA급 초우주갓겜은 게임계에서 평생 나올까 말까 한 게임이다.

    게임계의 역사 실록에 기록되어 두고 두고 회자될 정도의 클라스의 게임이다.

    확실한건 세키로의 이동방식, 전투 자세를 계승했으며, 몽골제국의 기병대 같은 간지나는 마상전투와

    일본도와 사무라이 갑옷을 장착한 간지나는 사무라이의 칼싸움은 가히 세키로, 고스트 오브 쓰시마, 블레이드앤소울, 몬스터헌터 라이즈의 검술 칼싸움을 생각나게 할 정도로 근접 타격감이 최강이다.

    오픈월드 액션 RPG들 중 가장 전투와 타격감이 1위인 게임은 단연코 엘든링이라고 자신있게 말할수있다.

    던전과 모험 방식은 젤다의전설 야생의숨결 같으면서도,

    전투 방식은 확실하게 세키로나 소울류를 계승해서 발전시켰다.

    플스판은 진짜 프레임도 높고 잘되는데 PC스팀판만 프레임 드랍이 아쉬운건 어쩔수없는게

    '오픈월드 RPG'라는 장르 특성상 초반엔 PC스팀판은 프레임 드랍이 어쩔수없다.

    지금까지 갓겜들이라고 나온 오픈월드 RPG게임들도 초반엔 최적화 이슈가 있었기 때문이다.

    하지만 확실한건 엘든링은 진짜 잘만들고 재밌는 AAA급 초우주갓겜인건 확실하다.

    아니, AAA급 초우주갓겜이라는 수식어로도 엘든링을 설명하기 힘들다.

    엘든링은 그 이상... '인류 역사상 최고의 게임'이라고 단연코 말할수있다.
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  38. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    'ELDEN RING' is '2022 GAME OF THE YEAR Most awarded game'. so well made Brutal yet beautiful and cold The map of the game is huge and detailed, and the action and combat are the best among all games.
  39. Apr 9, 2022
    10
    The best game this gen has seen so far, excellent story and polished mechanics
  40. Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Best game ever made, especially if you're a FromSoftware fan. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.
  41. Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Es el pinaculo de los videojuegos, el q diga lo contrario, debe revisar sus gustos en serio.
    El mejor juego para cerrar la generacion pasada.
  42. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    No graphics issue on ps5. Stop review bombing this game based on pc performance! Throughly enjoyed my 10+ hours PER DAY in the last three days. Honestly think this is game of the decade. Open world is full of interesting stuff. You JUST NEED TO LOOK FOR THEM!
  43. Apr 4, 2022
    10
    It's fur sure the best game Fromsoftware ever made . It has some reused assets but other than that this game is a masterpiece
  44. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    This is literally everything a videogame should ever strive to be. Masterfully created world with great lore, the most accessibility on any FromSoftware game to date, awesome boss fights and seemingly never ending content. The last time I felt like a game was so much worth the asking price was in 2017 with Persona 5. Elden Ring is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in general andThis is literally everything a videogame should ever strive to be. Masterfully created world with great lore, the most accessibility on any FromSoftware game to date, awesome boss fights and seemingly never ending content. The last time I felt like a game was so much worth the asking price was in 2017 with Persona 5. Elden Ring is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in general and the world would be a better place if everything was made with so much care and respect for the target audience. Expand
  45. Jul 20, 2023
    10
    After 156 hours I completed Elden Ring along with about 95% of the character side quests and all optional and main bosses. This game has one of the best worlds to explore I've ever seen in any game I have played; the visuals are spectacular and not one single inch feels wasted. One of my favorite things about this game is every weapon and spell looks cool but also feel viable to the pointAfter 156 hours I completed Elden Ring along with about 95% of the character side quests and all optional and main bosses. This game has one of the best worlds to explore I've ever seen in any game I have played; the visuals are spectacular and not one single inch feels wasted. One of my favorite things about this game is every weapon and spell looks cool but also feel viable to the point you can pretty much make any build you want. This game is the peak of From Software's design in Dark Souls in giving freedom to the players to play however they want. The fluid combat and the added ability to jump add to the great experience of fighting and exploring in this game. The games story like other soul's games is very obscure but also very rich if you are willing to look for it. The characters are mostly good, but I felt they could have done more with certain ones. Most main game bosses feel and look very cool and are fun to fight. Some people don't like the reuse of enemies throughout the game but overall, I think they did a good job of making them unique to the areas you fight them and the powers they use, making them feel like new enemies. Difficulty wise Elden Ring is probably the 2nd easiest soul's game with Dark Souls 2 being the easiest. With 85 deaths in Elden Ring total, 46 of which were due to Malenia leaving 39 from the rest of the game compared to, 38 deaths in Dark Souls 1, 55 deaths in Dark Souls 3, and 9 deaths in Dark souls 2 (DS2 just felt extremely easy). One problem I had was Malenia and her being able to use her waterfowl dance 5 times in the span of a 2 minutes using it every other attack, if I could change one thing, I would give that move a 60 second cool down after she uses it. Overall, Elden Ring has slight issues with difficulty balancing but they are so small that it doesn't change how amazing this game is. Expand
  46. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    진짜 올해 최고의 게임이라 단언할만큼 재밌는건 사실임. 엘든링은 확실히 오픈월드 액션 RPG가 강하고 모험 요소가 강하다보니까 다크소울3은 몬스터깨는 느낌이 강했다면 엘든링은 거기에 더해 던전 탐험과 모험 요소가 더해져서 훨씬 스릴있고 재밌습니다. 하지만 난이도나 몹들이 더 강해진건 덤이구요ㅋ

    그리고 맵이 젤다 야숨, 스카이림 이상급으로 겁나게 커요 ㄷㄷ 스케일이 그만큼 큰데 그래서 진짜 여기가 어딘지 확실히 정신 바짝차리면서 이동하셔야되요ㅋ 결론은 엘든링 초강추ㅋ
    진짜 올해 최고의 게임이라 단언할만큼 재밌는건 사실임. 엘든링은 확실히 오픈월드 액션 RPG가 강하고 모험 요소가 강하다보니까 다크소울3은 몬스터깨는 느낌이 강했다면 엘든링은 거기에 더해 던전 탐험과 모험 요소가 더해져서 훨씬 스릴있고 재밌습니다. 하지만 난이도나 몹들이 더 강해진건 덤이구요ㅋ

    그리고 맵이 젤다 야숨, 스카이림 이상급으로 겁나게 커요 ㄷㄷ 스케일이 그만큼 큰데 그래서 진짜 여기가 어딘지 확실히 정신 바짝차리면서 이동하셔야되요ㅋ

    결론은 엘든링 초강추ㅋ
  47. Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is all of FromSoftware's experience combined into one game with a vast open world to boot. Most open world games while huge are empty, Elden Ring's world is not. It's bright, lively, and enchanting while also being dark, gritty, and terrifying. It becons the player to go out and explore regardless of what challenges may be around each corner. The combat is a deep and intense asElden Ring is all of FromSoftware's experience combined into one game with a vast open world to boot. Most open world games while huge are empty, Elden Ring's world is not. It's bright, lively, and enchanting while also being dark, gritty, and terrifying. It becons the player to go out and explore regardless of what challenges may be around each corner. The combat is a deep and intense as ever, with plenty of options for the player to explore and tailor their playstyle. And as always the boss's are as difficult as ever with some boardering on the insane. The sheer creativety of the monstrosities that have been created are jaw-dropping. Thankfully you do not have to face these challenges alone with the online co-op and the new spirit summoning system to ease your troubles on this long journey. The story is interesing but elusive which will require multiple playthroughs to fully squeze the blood from this stone, giving the game even more replay value. I highly recommend giving this game a shot but understand that while it is the most accessible FromSoftware title it is a challenge. You will die. A lot. Expand
  48. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Not allowed for crying babys asking for an easy mode.
  49. Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal I've tried many soul's games but haven't like any of it but this one is my key the to soul's world it's fantastic!
  50. Mar 7, 2022
    10
    This is the best game from soft as ever put out
    The gameplay is fantastic the world is engaging and fun too be in. The bosses are awesome and some of the best from has ever made, with great designs and combat mechanics. The graphics are great, and have their own style which I love, It might now be as great as other games In terms of visuals but in the gameplay and story telling department
    This is the best game from soft as ever put out
    The gameplay is fantastic the world is engaging and fun too be in. The bosses are awesome and some of the best from has ever made, with great designs and combat mechanics. The graphics are great, and have their own style which I love, It might now be as great as other games In terms of visuals but in the gameplay and story telling department it blows everything else out of the water. And because of that it doesn’t really need the top of the line viisuals too be great and probably better tahsin anything else out this year
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  51. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is a joy and a masterpiece. It's not only one of the best RPGs, but it's one of the best games in general.
  52. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i have a tv with VRR, so im not experiencing any frame issues.. plays pretty smooth/clean. i finally killed the cat/watchdog ...
    and the online/multiplayer part was patched maybe a day after it released, and im getting smooth frames, and the frames change depending on the area.. im guessing it was patched also..
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  53. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    The best open world game since the witcher 3 and zelda breath of the wild !!!
  54. Aug 18, 2023
    10
    A software engineer, a hardware engineer, and their manager are driving to a meeting when the car they are in gets a flat tire.

    The software engineer says, "Let's run diagnostics to see if we can identify the issue." The hardware engineer suggests, "Let's swap out the tire and see if that fixes the problem." The manager chimes in, "How about we get out of the car, and then get back in.
    A software engineer, a hardware engineer, and their manager are driving to a meeting when the car they are in gets a flat tire.

    The software engineer says, "Let's run diagnostics to see if we can identify the issue."

    The hardware engineer suggests, "Let's swap out the tire and see if that fixes the problem."

    The manager chimes in, "How about we get out of the car, and then get back in. Maybe it will start working again!"
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  55. Mar 4, 2022
    10
    At this point I haven't finished the game but I'm roughly 50 hours in so far and it is a blast. It feels as though From Software grabbed all their other games and just smashed them together and forged Elden Ring. The combat is refined, the world and artistic style is perfected, and the story (though still vague) I found easier to understand and process. It astonishes me that in today'sAt this point I haven't finished the game but I'm roughly 50 hours in so far and it is a blast. It feels as though From Software grabbed all their other games and just smashed them together and forged Elden Ring. The combat is refined, the world and artistic style is perfected, and the story (though still vague) I found easier to understand and process. It astonishes me that in today's market that a company can consistently put out good games. I fully support From Software and their future games, can't wait to see what's next. Expand
  56. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego, disfrutable con dificultad ajustada. Lastima el review bombing de la comunidad feliz. Merecido titulo competidor al goty
  57. Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Lo estoy jugando en una Xbox Series S y me está sorprendiendo lo fluido que va en la consolita, casi siempre se mantiene suave, en algunas partes de mucha acción se nota las caidas de frames, pero nada comparado a la versión de ps5 que está pesimamente optimizada, lo compre originalmente para esa consola pero como iba mal, lo compré en digital para Xbox y acá va muchisimo mejor. El juegoLo estoy jugando en una Xbox Series S y me está sorprendiendo lo fluido que va en la consolita, casi siempre se mantiene suave, en algunas partes de mucha acción se nota las caidas de frames, pero nada comparado a la versión de ps5 que está pesimamente optimizada, lo compre originalmente para esa consola pero como iba mal, lo compré en digital para Xbox y acá va muchisimo mejor. El juego es una gozada gozada Expand
  58. Mar 31, 2022
    10
    To me it's the best fromsoftware game I have played dark souls 1,2 and 3 I played about 20hours of 1 and only 3hours of 2 and about 80hours when I finished 3 I also finished bloodborne which was great fun and spent 140 hours playing sekiro which was hard but really satisfying as well, elden ring is great for vets and new people as well because you can fight bosses when it's very hard or goTo me it's the best fromsoftware game I have played dark souls 1,2 and 3 I played about 20hours of 1 and only 3hours of 2 and about 80hours when I finished 3 I also finished bloodborne which was great fun and spent 140 hours playing sekiro which was hard but really satisfying as well, elden ring is great for vets and new people as well because you can fight bosses when it's very hard or go and explore and fight the boss and beat them easily the explanation is the best part for me and we'll the combat is also great, if you have ever thought about trying these types of games out this is the one to try first Expand
  59. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The 2 best games of the decade legend of Zelda breath of the wild & Dark souls have been combined in to a masterpiece a must play
  60. 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.
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  61. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, had no issues with it. I'm very glad to have the chance to play this wonderful game.
  62. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    True masterpiece. Must play for enthusiast of From Software games. It is not easily approachable, but so are other From Software games. You need to spend some time to drown into the Elden Ring world. Map is overwhelming with number of locations and secrets. Boss fights are spectacular. Glued me to the console for long time.
  63. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing, my first Dark Souls type game but I’m having a blast and I love the challenge everything gives you in this game.
  64. Apr 1, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece! Wow this game has blown me away not sure what to do with myself now anything else I play just feels empty
  65. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So the occasional framerate drops are enough to give this game a 0 for some people. The game is a masterpiece yet people act over the top about stutters which very rarely occur and give the game zero credit. Grow up and give the the game the score it deserves. No game is perfect and in the case of this game the performance is the only flaw.
  66. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece made by From Software, they have created not only the best open world game ever, but also the best game ever made. This is a game that everyone should try.
  67. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is a badge of honor
  68. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring, oh Elden Ring.

    This game just makes so much fun, the open world and other new mechanics like jumping and mounted fighting fells like a great addition to the already almost perfect souls formula.
  69. Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Es el juego perfecto, no hay más. Llevo cerca de cuatrocientas horas y aún no he completado ningún final. Es fácil perderse por el mapa haciendo mil y una cosas
  70. vct
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Elden ring is perfect for souls fans. I freaking loved this game, both story and combat. The crafstmanship that fromsoft demonstrate in this game is insane. Level design, enemy design, weapons are top notch fromsoft level. Quests are also amazing, the most depth and complicated quests fromsfot has ever developed. Hope this open world formula will be applied on other triple AAA games.
  71. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game should be called Dark Souls 4. For every fan of FROMSoftware this is definitely a must. One thing that I am not sure about is the use of open world (of field). Server issues should also be addressed, I assume the problems are temporary.
  72. Mar 9, 2022
    10
    This game is a work of art, and let everyone who whines because of problems like: "this game is too hard for me" go to play original and so authentic games by ubisoft, electronic arts and activision
  73. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Ignore the crybabies the game is a masterpiece I hate to say it but this time journalists were right this game deserves 95
  74. May 5, 2022
    10
    Mein persönliches Game of the Year bis jetzt!
    Habe von DS1 bis Sekiro jedes Fromsoft Spiel 1000/1000 gesuchtet und auch Elden Ring konnte ich erst aus der Hand legen, nachdem ich jeden Winkel erkundet, jedes Geheimnis gelüftet und jede Quest abgeschlossen hatte.

    Bitte Nachschub in Form von DLC‘s!!!
  75. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    this is one of the greatest games of all time, and one of the best open worlds to explore, Fromsoftware is just proving again that they are the best in the industry
  76. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é demais! Vale muuuuito a pena adquirir ele. Muitas dungeons e muitos desafios recompensadores
  77. Apr 9, 2022
    10
    friendship ended with breath of the wild, elden ring is my new best friends
  78. Mar 7, 2022
    10
    An amazing game…played bloodborne on PS…this is so much better…need a minute too digest the story but it is a GOTY contender.
  79. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Великолепная игра!
    Игра десятилетия!
    Всем без исключений рекомендуется пройти это прекрасное приключение!
    Браво
  80. Apr 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent! But not quite as “great” as other contemporary titles like Horizon Forbidden West. Expand
  81. Apr 14, 2023
    10
    A Obra Prima da fromsoftware, Elden ring chegou para ficar com o nome marcado na historia!

    Tive o prazer de zerar esse jogo 4 vezes, acumulando em torno de 400 horas, e foi minha primeira platina, o mundo de elden ring é instigante e incrivel, lembro da sensação de entrar em cada área única do jogo com suas peculiaridades e me maravilhar com aquele universo, além de uma progressão de
    A Obra Prima da fromsoftware, Elden ring chegou para ficar com o nome marcado na historia!

    Tive o prazer de zerar esse jogo 4 vezes, acumulando em torno de 400 horas, e foi minha primeira platina, o mundo de elden ring é instigante e incrivel, lembro da sensação de entrar em cada área única do jogo com suas peculiaridades e me maravilhar com aquele universo, além de uma progressão de personagem simplesmente P-E-R-F-E-I-T-A, era recompensador e incrivel explorar cada área e eliminar cada chefe desse jogo, uma experiencia única e que me trouxe de volta por semanas a minha infancia com essa sensação de querer jogar a todo tempo e não sair nunca desse universo, com certeza um jogo que estará marcado para sempre como um dos melhores jogos que já joguei
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  82. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Way better than starfield, that game was terrible. If you liked starfield play this instead.
  83. 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.
  84. Mar 1, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing! Absolutely phenomenal work by the devs! Great job FromSoft! Yes it is challenging but that's what makes it worth the time put into it. Love the quality of life additions such as the fast travel while roaming around the map. The different possible builds already have me wanting to replay with different abilities!
  85. Aug 29, 2022
    10
    This game is just amazing!! The most impressive game in the souls like games!
  86. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    um dos melhores jogos que ja joguei, exploração incrivel, gameplay, progressão de personagem, não tem o que reclamar, graficos, arte, tudo é maravilhoso nesse jogo, um dos melhores jogos do mundo dos games.
  87. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    El primer souls que juego en mi vosa, me resultó un excelente juego no pensé que me iba a gustar tanto, muy disfrutable, moderadamente difícil. Firme competidor al goty 2022.
  88. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best game from FROM SOFTWARE so far

    Some frame drops that will be fixed easily with a patch
  89. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Excelente videojuego muy divertido y engancha desde el principio,buenisimos graficos
  90. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Best videogame in years, I honestly don't understand the negative reviews except for performance issues.
  91. Apr 11, 2022
    10
    This is my first FromSoftware game so take it from someone who's not a FanBoy, I mean I've been wanting to play Dark Souls for the longest time but never got around to actually picking one up. But after playing Elden Ring for the first time, maybe I'll try FromSoftware other games.
    I haven't finished Elden Ring yet but this game is too good, that I have to give it a rating and review.
    This is my first FromSoftware game so take it from someone who's not a FanBoy, I mean I've been wanting to play Dark Souls for the longest time but never got around to actually picking one up. But after playing Elden Ring for the first time, maybe I'll try FromSoftware other games.
    I haven't finished Elden Ring yet but this game is too good, that I have to give it a rating and review.
    The exploration is fun and big.
    The art work and the graphics are awesome. Especially playing this on an Xbox Series S.
    The storyline makes you want to play more.
    And the best part, the rewards you get for defeating a boss, after being defeated over 100 times.

    Yes there are some little frame drops here and there, to be honest I hardly notice them that much.
    And yes the bosses are ridiculously difficult, but that is what to be expected from FromSoftware games. But they give you the option to always run away, level up and fight the bosses again.

    This game easily is a 10/10 for me and I have to say it feels like the game of the year. Without a doubt this game is worth buying.
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  92. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    My real rating is probably an 8 out of 10. However, too many people review bombing it seems because they don't understand this game is in its own genre and isn't a Ubisoft open-world hand-holding experience so I'm giving my review a +1 stat boost. This game its hard its unforgiving and not meant to be a shut off your brain and glide through experience. If that's what you are looking for,My real rating is probably an 8 out of 10. However, too many people review bombing it seems because they don't understand this game is in its own genre and isn't a Ubisoft open-world hand-holding experience so I'm giving my review a +1 stat boost. This game its hard its unforgiving and not meant to be a shut off your brain and glide through experience. If that's what you are looking for, please please don't let the cool aesthetic of the game make you buy it, it is not for you.

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

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

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

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

    No, the graphics aren't next gen but graphics arent everything in a game. the game's aesthetic, enemy variety, environmental vistas are all quite stunning.
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  93. Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo da Fromsoftware!
    Grandioso, emocionante e épico ! Vale muito a pena !
  94. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    My favorite game off Al time. Good story, interesting lore, fun combat, beautiful open world.
    Oh and the magic is really cool. Rating a 0/10 cause performance issues, come on man. Sure it sucks, but when it gets fixed, will you change rating? Imagine being developer and worked you're ass off for years... From Soft great game, great job!!
  95. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Absolutely loving this game and i think this game is the strongest GOTY contender.
  96. 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
  97. 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.
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  98. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I really love this game,i've been playing for hours continuously since the game 's release and can't stop
  99. Feb 26, 2022
    10
    A true evolution of the souls series. Refining the genre to a perfect sheen. Making an open world game that actually encourages you to explore instead of just filling a map with a ton of markers that you trudge through. Recommended for anyone who enjoys a challenge
  100. Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Absolutely a masterpiece. Best FROM SOFT game so far. Some framedrops, but this could easy be fixed in the future. Huuuuge world to explore. Graphics are nice. That 0-5 reviews are trolls or people who never played Souls Games I think...
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Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.