Elden Ring

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. Wickedxdream
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing… I always had Witcher 3 as the best game I have ever played but finally elden ring has stolen the spot. The games world building is awesome when you just start the game your just lost in this world. I get so sidetracked form the main story because the world is just so amazing to explore. The boss fights are top notch some better then other. But this is the game whereThis game is amazing… I always had Witcher 3 as the best game I have ever played but finally elden ring has stolen the spot. The games world building is awesome when you just start the game your just lost in this world. I get so sidetracked form the main story because the world is just so amazing to explore. The boss fights are top notch some better then other. But this is the game where you dream to be something you can be it. This game is for the hardcore fans and new ones. Just if you are new just give it sometime to get used to it and I promise once you get a hang of the movement’s and fighting controls it’s rewarding. But I have put in over 200 hours in this game and still find new stuff all the time. But this game deserves the praise the best I’ve ever played.… Expand
  2. Marineclown312
    Apr 13, 2022
    9
    Upon starting this game, I realized that I had underestimated how hard this game was going to be. I was unfamiliar with the levelling system, I had trouble with the combat, all of the symptoms of "first souls game" syndrome. After a while of trying, grinding, and dying, I finally understood. I finally understood the magical game hiding behind the difficulty mask. I was immersed in theUpon starting this game, I realized that I had underestimated how hard this game was going to be. I was unfamiliar with the levelling system, I had trouble with the combat, all of the symptoms of "first souls game" syndrome. After a while of trying, grinding, and dying, I finally understood. I finally understood the magical game hiding behind the difficulty mask. I was immersed in the breathtaking graphics, the complex lore, and the grinding of armaments. But be warned; and this is a bit of a hot take. The game only starts to be fun after you beat the first story boss. Even though I am very far from completing the game, I can confidently say that I am extremely happy and satisfied with my purchase of Elden Ring… Expand
  3. eldenringbadgam
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
    This was my first dark souls type game and its amazing. I love this game. The hype in this game is understandable. Its very beginner friendly if you have a brain. There are a few issues with frames but its never been a big problem personally.
  4. Zythien
    Apr 13, 2022
    10
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  5. slakis
    Apr 13, 2022
    0
    Horrible game. Constantly get immediately killed in any area I explore. Only critical hit from behind works. No objectives are shown. Guarding with shield does little to stop damage. Can't tell if you've completed the objective in an area. Can't tell the strength of the opponent. I get that I normally have to work my up in level but then the game should start with the immediateHorrible game. Constantly get immediately killed in any area I explore. Only critical hit from behind works. No objectives are shown. Guarding with shield does little to stop damage. Can't tell if you've completed the objective in an area. Can't tell the strength of the opponent. I get that I normally have to work my up in level but then the game should start with the immediate areas around me being easy. It offers a piece of equipment but then tells you it's not useful in its current form. Young S/W developers with egos try to develop a game that beats the player. Someone needs to tell them that the point of playing a video game is to have fun and enjoy it. This game is miserable. Waste of money.… Expand
  6. Gamer_Daddy
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    1st review I write here, 1st souls game. This has to be a 10. Even if its not your style of game one has to admire the sheer scope and game design. Finally a recent game respecting your intelligence and time. No bloat, no railed experiences, 70h in and still hungry! Performance would make it a 9.5 but I’m countering the 0s, PLEASE don’t let those reviews fool you, this game is special
  7. BenFauWriter
    Apr 11, 2022
    6
    Don't expect an open world full of things, this is a soul game, so you'll die a lot and the "open world" will be full of tough monsters/knights to farm in order to level up. Unfortunately, you'll have to rely on guides to find what to do at the beginning. The game is good, but certainly not goty! Graphics are disappointing for ps5/xbox series x, there's a lot of bugs. Gameplay is archaic.Don't expect an open world full of things, this is a soul game, so you'll die a lot and the "open world" will be full of tough monsters/knights to farm in order to level up. Unfortunately, you'll have to rely on guides to find what to do at the beginning. The game is good, but certainly not goty! Graphics are disappointing for ps5/xbox series x, there's a lot of bugs. Gameplay is archaic. Fan of the Souls serie will love it, but again isn't for everyone and is certainly not as good as all the reviews says.… Expand
  8. Osmanecek
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    I have to be honest, at first I tought it is over-ranked.. But now, I am about only 26 hours in, 33rd level Samurai.. Man, I haven’t played better balanced open world game ever - it is simply art and so much to be unfold in front of me. There probably is story (probably like it was in Diablo II back than), but I didn’t really need to follow anything, I am just discovering this massiveI have to be honest, at first I tought it is over-ranked.. But now, I am about only 26 hours in, 33rd level Samurai.. Man, I haven’t played better balanced open world game ever - it is simply art and so much to be unfold in front of me. There probably is story (probably like it was in Diablo II back than), but I didn’t really need to follow anything, I am just discovering this massive highly occupied world, meeting these unique foes, some of them bosses, some of them over my level - even harder than bosses, so opening this map and going elsewhere discovering something new. Along the journey realising, there were very few games that got stocked in my memories as a such a enjoyment as this one and we are really going to past at start of the 90s.. There is no doubt it is GOTY of 2022, this game right now aspires to be one of the greatest since Diablo II - if you loved that one, this one is must. If You loved Sekiro, this one is must. Revolutionary title, that got far beyond of the competition. We can all speak about Horizon, we all know, that Starfield or God of War probably will be great, but at the same time we know what previous titles from these studios were, gameplay never been the first thing - not in the way predecessors of the Elden Ring were - and gameplay is the thing for me, reason I wanna play. Don’t get me wrong, I love to watch, but I have HBO max, Netflix and etc for this. If we compare this game to Witcher 3, which is another great game, full of cutscenes, first try to openworld and it was just great - I really enjoyed it, but longer I played, interest were lower, story was interesting, but I just got in this feeling that every fight is same, no challange, after 15 hours of play and that is the way Witcher I remember … Expand
  9. TarnishedWretch
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    One of the best games I've ever played! It could be a 10 but there are a few things holding it back. My biggest issues are with visuals. The game looks amazing but I've run into numerous glitches. Sometimes an enemy will disappear. One place I noticed this was a cave with large ants. Another was on a coast one just disappeared into a rock. Also sometimes the grass or other parts of theOne of the best games I've ever played! It could be a 10 but there are a few things holding it back. My biggest issues are with visuals. The game looks amazing but I've run into numerous glitches. Sometimes an enemy will disappear. One place I noticed this was a cave with large ants. Another was on a coast one just disappeared into a rock. Also sometimes the grass or other parts of the landscape seem to glitch out. I know some criticism comes from the difficulty but it's designed to make the player actually work to become better.… Expand
  10. Filmanwalt
    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.    … Expand
  11. klearxos
    Apr 11, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. elden ring is a very fun to play game and enjoyable the only problem is the fact that it very difficult the multiplayer so in my opinion if someone wants to play a game that is comfortable with multiplayer I would say not to go with Elden Ring… Expand
  12. GrayWolf008
    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.    … Expand
  13. fkonradt
    Apr 11, 2022
    4
    Nothing special. Wooden mechanics sold as features.
    I spend like 5 hours and I have hard time to force myself to continue.
  14. Jakob44
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    The game is good, no microtransactions and a fantastic world. The game is worth you money
  15. grayson7887
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Absolutely one of my favorite games I’ve ever played, and quite possibly my favorite fromsoft game.
  16. Gustavnzla
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    LA VERDAD NO ES JUEGO PARA TODO EL MUNDO, PERO TIENE TODO LO QUE UN JUGADOR VETERANO PIDE HOY EN DÍA, UN JUEGO QUE SEA UN RETO, JUGABILIDAD E HISTORIA. ESTE JUEGO TIENE TODO Y A ESO LO AGREGAMOS LO BIEN ECHO QUE ESTÁ A NIVEL TÉCNICO, MUY RARA VEZ VES UN BUT O ALGÚN FALLO, PARA MI EL JUEGO DEL AÑO 2022
  17. Contrarreforma
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    I was not a Dark Souls fan at all. In fact, I hated all the snobish souls culture. But this game just caught me like probably no game except for Skyrim or New Vegas 10 years ago. It is one of the best gaming experiences I had in my life.
  18. da_one23
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    friendship ended with breath of the wild, elden ring is my new best friends
  19. Ichrahem
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    The best game this gen has seen so far, excellent story and polished mechanics
  20. Tsosmi
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Difficulty perferction. Organic and not a arbitrary "easy/normal/hard" or "Give me just the story/journalist mode" before the game even begins. Amazing artstyle, combat, traversal, atmosphere, direction, soumdtrack, quest design, story, ending/s, bossfights and, as always, level design. Truly their most thought-out work.
  21. Justreviewin
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    It’s one of my favorite games. If you don’t like it because you’re bad or don’t like it’s fine because the games not for everyone but if hate on it because your bad your a ****
  22. Razzmataz
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    This is easily one of the best games i have ever played, and believe me when i say I’ve played many.
    I joined the feeble cohorts of console gaming when the SEGA Master system was cool. This was the start of a life long infatuation with gaming. Thats where it started. NIntendo,PS, Xbox, indeed even a PC or two have graced this household with its presence. Ive played many, many great games.    This is easily one of the best games i have ever played, and believe me when i say I’ve played many.
    I joined the feeble cohorts of console gaming when the SEGA Master system was cool. This was the start of a life long infatuation with gaming. Thats where it started. NIntendo,PS, Xbox, indeed even a PC or two have graced this household with its presence. Ive played many, many great games. I’ve rescued the Milky way from fearsome reapers, liberated the nuclear wasteland, stolen thousands of cars, liberated tropical islands, won countless Stanley cups and to boot l, a few world cups. I’ve planned and built cities and I’ve protected man kind in the name if our God emperor! Ive played over 200 hours of Elden ring on my Series X , not nearly as many as I’ve spent on Dark souls one, two or three. But i predict this game will be one of the greats. One of those you keep coming back to. I truly have loved every moment of it. The open world keeps distracting you, leading you astray from your true quest. Visually stunning vistas and alluring lore that keeps you hooked on lorevids on Youtube is accompanied by stellar fighting mechanics and that ever present feeling of joy and fear at the same time. You know the one, where you never know whats next on the epic journey. Bossfights in line with what we’ve come to expect when it comes to FROM, secret and rare items, dragons, fire, magic, stellar soundtrack and of course..Patches!
    This game has earned a spot in my all time top ten of games. It is a few patches from top five. (Software updates, that is ;). )
    Never wrote a review before.. This seemed like a good time to start!

    /Razz    … Expand
  23. MROddwell
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game. Brutal at times but absolute the best game of the last 3 years and the best RPG I've ever played. Not to be confused with Skyrim - far more rewarding and much better combat at the cost of serious difficulty increase. One complaint - it could use in-depth tutorial for newcomers.
  24. ErnstGT
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Mas de 100 horas de juegos Todavia no lo acabo y todavía no me aburro, es demasiado adictivo y demasiado increíble, cada jefe y cada enemigo tienen sus propias mecanicas y no veo errores ni bugs ni problemas es un increíble trabajo.
  25. kLRc4GE
    Apr 7, 2022
    7
    It’s a mixed bag – not very newcomers friendly nor satisfying for veterans.
    A lot of n000bs friendly mechanics (summons, bleed, assists, too closely placed “bonfires”) ruined the experience.
    No longer I have a sense of archievement. I was forced to limit myself to play with pure melee build without cheating (enchanting, spells, summons etc.) to get a mildly harder adventure. Those From    It’s a mixed bag – not very newcomers friendly nor satisfying for veterans.
    A lot of n000bs friendly mechanics (summons, bleed, assists, too closely placed “bonfires”) ruined the experience.
    No longer I have a sense of archievement.
    I was forced to limit myself to play with pure melee build without cheating (enchanting, spells, summons etc.) to get a mildly harder adventure.
    Those From Software “lifehacks” gone too far – now You’re not even forced to talk to NPC, to get a map icon info who he is…for example it completely ruined first encounter with Blaidd.
    Game is vast and You’re hyped at the beginning – first area (Limgrave) has the best environmental structure (dragon, dungeons, mini-boss, big cart, camp).
    Landscape is immersive and for the moment I was feeling epic adventure vibe.
    Sadly, this bait for beta access reviewers is going down very fast – too big and empty, stretched without common sense, not rewarding for your time invested…
    Dragons are too easy, quests are too complicated for open world, crafting unnecessary (you can’t craft weapons nor armors), legendary weapons are easier to upgrade than normal, dungeons too small, framerate at 35-50 fps, pop-in everywhere, unbalanced weapons (colossal zweihander damage and stagger equal to claymore…), etc…
    After 150 hours I’m bored. It’s a promise unfullfiled.
    Elden Ring is very overrated and not a masterpiece.
    From Software – You can’t put souls series into mainstream.
    You sell 12M copies but people are angry and this 7,5 Metacritic rating is VERY accurate.    … Expand
  26. dwestmeyer
    Apr 7, 2022
    6
    If it is this hard to find summons halfway through the game just after its release, it will be completely dead within a year. The game is too sprawling for coop to work as well as it did in DS3. I am hoping they went with the name, Elden Ring, to leave room for a DS4 that returns to the winning formula they had before they decided to make a DS/AC hybrid. I got over 1000 hours of playtimeIf it is this hard to find summons halfway through the game just after its release, it will be completely dead within a year. The game is too sprawling for coop to work as well as it did in DS3. I am hoping they went with the name, Elden Ring, to leave room for a DS4 that returns to the winning formula they had before they decided to make a DS/AC hybrid. I got over 1000 hours of playtime with DS3. ER ends for me at 50.… Expand
  27. hrafn81
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    As someone who avoided "souls" games, this one really blew me away! When my last try was "Demon's Souls" on the PS3 and I walked away from it near the beginning, thinking this was just not something I wanted to waste my time on, I never took Elden Ring serious as something I would play. From recommendations and watching some streams, I figured why not give it a shot. And wow, with the HUGEAs someone who avoided "souls" games, this one really blew me away! When my last try was "Demon's Souls" on the PS3 and I walked away from it near the beginning, thinking this was just not something I wanted to waste my time on, I never took Elden Ring serious as something I would play. From recommendations and watching some streams, I figured why not give it a shot. And wow, with the HUGE open world you didn't even have to bother about the bosses till you really felt the urge for it.
    With this open world concept, the entire "souls" genre changes, leaving the difficulty scaling up to the players. You can try to tackle the bosses head on, doing the old school masochist style marathon to the final boss, or you can run around and explore, expand your arsenal with weapons and spells and even level up as you please, before returning to the "now very easy" headaches known as bosses.

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

    I have personally played through this game three times by now, it should be considered as addictive as crack!    … Expand
  28. SundayBacon
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    Nicht das beste FromSoft game aber in den Top 3. Es ist wesentlich Einsteigerfreundlicher und wenn man es direkt mit DS1-3, Sekiro, Bloodborne, etc. vergleicht ist es schon ziemlich einfach. Das fällt erst so richtig auf wenn man ins New Game + kommt- was früher das ganze Spiel bei jedem Durchgang noch ein gutes Stück schwerer gemacht hat- Ist bei Elden Ring schlechter ausbalanciert daNicht das beste FromSoft game aber in den Top 3. Es ist wesentlich Einsteigerfreundlicher und wenn man es direkt mit DS1-3, Sekiro, Bloodborne, etc. vergleicht ist es schon ziemlich einfach. Das fällt erst so richtig auf wenn man ins New Game + kommt- was früher das ganze Spiel bei jedem Durchgang noch ein gutes Stück schwerer gemacht hat- Ist bei Elden Ring schlechter ausbalanciert da wenn man alles erkundet und das Spiel im ersten durchlauf abschließt, man extrem überlevelt ist und erst wieder im 4-5 Durchgang ins schwitzen kommt. Abgesehen davon grenzt es an Perfektion:
    Die Spielwelt regt zum erkunden an. Jeder point of interest belohnt jeden Besuch. Allg. Das Belohnungssystem ist einfach extrem gut. Die Atmosphäre wird mit FromSoft typischer stimmungsvollen Musik ergänzt. Die Bosskämpfe sind abwechslungsreich (auch wenn hier und dort mal recycelt wurde)und machen extrem Laune auf mehr. NPCs können seit einem jüngsten Update auf der Karte eingesehen werden- was früher extrem kryptisch war- NPCs und ihre quests werden dadurch ein wenig transparenter. Ohne Vorkenntnisse zur Souls Reihe hätte das Game eine glatte 10 bekommen!    … Expand
  29. VcNuggets
    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.    … Expand
  30. El1s0n
    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.
  31. TnDev
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    I haven't finished elden ring yet, however, I suspect I'm getting close. This is my first souls type game, and I can say without a doubt this game is very accessible to players new to the painful power struggle that is a fromsoft game. That being said instead of praising the game I will point out my only real problem with the game. Simply put, the game is extremely unintuitive, this can beI haven't finished elden ring yet, however, I suspect I'm getting close. This is my first souls type game, and I can say without a doubt this game is very accessible to players new to the painful power struggle that is a fromsoft game. That being said instead of praising the game I will point out my only real problem with the game. Simply put, the game is extremely unintuitive, this can be seen in the way lock-ons work, as well as in navigating the menus. This is nowhere more apparent than in the quest design, and I absolutely adore the open ended quest design, however there are a lot of times when you are given a quest unexpectedly, and then must remember a name or location with no way to repeat dialog. It's frustrating at times but the rest of the game completely sweeps away this frustration. TLDR: The HUD and Menus are bad, and the quest design is annoying… Expand
  32. Eleithir
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    Simply the best open world game ever. Mystery behind every corner, great gameplay and beautiful world design.
  33. AshYams
    Apr 6, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. accidently aggro'd the dung eater now he won't speak to me this game is a steaming pile… Expand
  34. mertyboi
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    This has been one of the most engrossing and addicting gameplay experiences I have had in years. This is a difficult and dark experience that is not for everyone, and that's ok. For me it's been a nonstop thrill ride where death awaits on every corner and new locations come with amazingly detailed environments and new terrible adversaries. It can feel like a 'Breath of the Wild' feverThis has been one of the most engrossing and addicting gameplay experiences I have had in years. This is a difficult and dark experience that is not for everyone, and that's ok. For me it's been a nonstop thrill ride where death awaits on every corner and new locations come with amazingly detailed environments and new terrible adversaries. It can feel like a 'Breath of the Wild' fever dream. I've enjoyed FromSoftware games in the past but never to this level, each hour of play is rewarded with awesome weapons, unlockable items, enemies, and jaw dropping landscapes. There are bug fixes needed, and it appears that they are being handled in a timely manner, and that is why for me this has been a close to perfect experience.… Expand
  35. LM2020
    Apr 5, 2022
    0
    So frustrating. I raged quit tonight after putting in over 100 hours. Not even due to a boss fight. The game is unbalanced in its difficulty. This game is for a tiny subset of gamers. I have a stressful job, I look to games to blow off steam and this game achieved the opposite. I don't even feel accomplished after defeating a boss, just relief. Why would anyone subject themselves to this?
  36. RockyTheCat
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Fromsoftware does it again! They are the best in the industry and deserve all the attention and credit they are receiving. The game is an absolute masterpiece, Miyazaki’s Magnum Opus, beautifully created world enthralling story that seems vague on the surface but gets deeper as you explore and progress through the game and read item descriptions (this has been their model for all theirFromsoftware does it again! They are the best in the industry and deserve all the attention and credit they are receiving. The game is an absolute masterpiece, Miyazaki’s Magnum Opus, beautifully created world enthralling story that seems vague on the surface but gets deeper as you explore and progress through the game and read item descriptions (this has been their model for all their games and it works wonderfully). I’ll expect and accept nothing less than Game Of The Year for this sensational game! It features a gigantic map with over a hundred hours of content in a single play through. Fromsoftware Reigns Supreme and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve been a Fan since discovering them around the time when Dark Souls 1 came out and they have never disappointed me!… Expand
  37. enquel
    Apr 5, 2022
    0
    I've registered on MetaCritic only to give a fair review for PC version. This game is so bad. An indie game with such basic issues would receive 0 points, so this is how much I give it. Bad controls, outdated graphics, input delays. Lacks concealed as "being hard to play", and strangely high critics reviews.
  38. NatixSoul
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Game of the century. I haven't played with such passion as an explorer in a long time. It is very good that no one will lead you by the hand in the game. You yourself must experience the world of ELDEN RING.
  39. Cibb98
    Apr 5, 2022
    0
    Horrible empty open world, very generic, literally the same as the other souls games.
  40. Ursoaica202
    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
  41. Shunior
    Apr 4, 2022
    1
    PS2 graphics? Check!
    Awful controls? Check!
    Insanely overhyped? Check! Absolutely overrated? Check! Same animations as DS3? Check! You can't swim in this open world game that has water? Check! Boring empty open world? Check! Praised by critic as next level of open world games? Check! Fanboys treating it as best video game of all time? Check! Should you waste 60 dollars on this    PS2 graphics? Check!
    Awful controls? Check!
    Insanely overhyped? Check!
    Absolutely overrated? Check!
    Same animations as DS3? Check!
    You can't swim in this open world game that has water? Check!
    Boring empty open world? Check!
    Praised by critic as next level of open world games? Check!
    Fanboys treating it as best video game of all time? Check!
    Should you waste 60 dollars on this "Masterpiece"? Never!    … Expand
  42. scoutjacky
    Apr 4, 2022
    9
    So cool, So good. Just like DS1. I honestly love this game.

    10/10. just like magic.
  43. Bosgauge
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Un juegazo.. Muy recomendable... La dificultad hace que ames este juego y sobre todo que cuando avances sientas esa satisfacción
  44. RockRiding
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    so BIG, so deep, so interesting, like nextgen zelda. Many secrets, many interesting bosses, many locations. U play the game and game doesn't meant to end.
  45. Heloel
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    I really love this game, the way it tells its story, the bosses design, the only thing I don’t like so much it’s the necessity to spend a lot of time to be able to have a good level to defeat a boos at the beginning of the game, but I know this is how you play a Souls game, so it’s fine!
  46. MingledLotus24
    Apr 3, 2022
    3
    I dont like it too much. Neither aesthetics, nor balance, fights, story and this huge empty world. It requires very much time for exploring and game rewards your exploration with very little of something. Sekiro is like million times better. Cant understand how same team was able to make ingenuous sekiro and this. Continue to playing however - maybe later will change my mind
  47. ColdHand
    Apr 3, 2022
    3
    Bloody hell, this game is bad. Let me be clear : If you've ever played a soulsborne (Sekiro was different. Bad, but different.), you've already played Elden Ring : same animation, same layout, same concepts... at this point, From Soft became a caricature of themselves. Dark Souls 3 and Bloorborne were good, though. So what's the difference ? Both were known for their excellent levelBloody hell, this game is bad. Let me be clear : If you've ever played a soulsborne (Sekiro was different. Bad, but different.), you've already played Elden Ring : same animation, same layout, same concepts... at this point, From Soft became a caricature of themselves. Dark Souls 3 and Bloorborne were good, though. So what's the difference ? Both were known for their excellent level design. With this open world, the laziness is over 9'000 : you're dropped in the middle of and empty land and have to figure out not only how to do things but worse, what to do. This game is a disgrace.… Expand
  48. achemxe
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Excelente videojuego sensacional todo lo vivido en los Soul's, Sekiro aplicado de una manera fantástica
  49. GameOverRob
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Unbelievable game from FromSoftware probably the best game they have ever produced, I've played them all and 100%'d them all too; this was an absolute standout.

    I'd say it was a solid 9.5/10
  50. edugiru85
    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    … Expand
  51. TheMonkeyDWilly
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Best damn game I’ve ever played. GOTY. Haven’t put so many hours in a title in a long time.
  52. Alphabrava
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    This is a pretty awesome game. Great fight mechanics, deep RPG upgrade system, lots of customisation loot and an immense open world that just keeps coming. The only reason I give it a 9 and birth a 10 is the performance issues; it’s not very well optimised on series x. The ray tracing mode doesn’t look any different to the performance mode… apart from the frame drop, frame rate is a bitThis is a pretty awesome game. Great fight mechanics, deep RPG upgrade system, lots of customisation loot and an immense open world that just keeps coming. The only reason I give it a 9 and birth a 10 is the performance issues; it’s not very well optimised on series x. The ray tracing mode doesn’t look any different to the performance mode… apart from the frame drop, frame rate is a bit jerky and some pop in is seen.

    I also think that the dialogue and story elements are too sparse to make a cohesive feeling story. However, it’s a fantastic and well designed open world. The enemies are original and imaginative. I can see why people think they’re cut and paste, but that’s the point of the souls borne games. You learn the patterns and apply your style to each enemy as they present themselves. It has an original feel, although it’s in the dark souls format. No micro transactions or crowbarred in multiplayer. It’s a genuine, honest to god single player experience. It’s got no cynical angles to it. The grind is real but balanced.

    Just don’t expect it to hold your hand!    … Expand
  53. Mornicle
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    I couldn't have asked for more from this release by From Software. The game exceeded my expectations in every regard.
  54. BernuGeek
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    My final and brief opinion on Elden Ring: They were right on many things, they were wrong on many others as well. The first experience is incredibly memorable and the main bosses are amazing, the lore is nothing to talk about, although I think it's very similar to Dark Souls and lacks a bit of originality. The problem is that there comes a point, more precisely in the second half of theMy final and brief opinion on Elden Ring: They were right on many things, they were wrong on many others as well. The first experience is incredibly memorable and the main bosses are amazing, the lore is nothing to talk about, although I think it's very similar to Dark Souls and lacks a bit of originality. The problem is that there comes a point, more precisely in the second half of the game, that it gets very repetitive, the optional bosses are very forgettable, the boss repetition is ridiculously annoying and the game balance is so unstable to the point that you are OP without nor make effort, spoiling the Experience. The soundtrack is far inferior to past games, especially if we compare it to Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne, you can count on your fingers which ones are really memorable and incredible. The exploration of the world itself is phenomenal and intuitive, it's really a revolution of the open world system, but unfortunately that's only true for the first time playing, making the game have very little replay factor, as you've already seen all the new exploration. In short, the game is amazing and extremely fun and addictive, it has a lot of successes but it also has a lot of flaws. For FromSoftware's first open world game, I'd say they are to be congratulated, they improved a lot from the other games, but honestly it could have been better. If they had more creativity and time, the game would be immensely more memorable and most of the game's serious flaws would be minimized. Overall, it's an unforgettable game on your first playthrough and it's really worth it, it's not quite a masterpiece as many have said, for me it's basically an open world Dark Souls 4, but it's worth the investment, especially nowadays where the market of Videogames only cares about money and quantity, while FromSoftware cares more about the artistic factor and quality in their games. Final rating: 8/10… Expand
  55. Alizaire
    Apr 1, 2022
    5
    TLDR recap:
    - no local multiplayer (two family members would need two systems and two disks) $$$$ stupid
    - the skill level needed, constant dying, almost non-existent margin of error for the average gamer make the game WAYYYYY less fun. I didn't come here for a part time job. (and this is coming from someone who beat Targit at lvl 23 with an Astrologer) - forced into pvp just to play    TLDR recap:
    - no local multiplayer (two family members would need two systems and two disks) $$$$ stupid
    - the skill level needed, constant dying, almost non-existent margin of error for the average gamer make the game WAYYYYY less fun. I didn't come here for a part time job. (and this is coming from someone who beat Targit at lvl 23 with an Astrologer)
    - forced into pvp just to play with friends. Stupid, lazy, and bordering on straight up jerkdom

    (1) No true local multiplayer. A family needs TWO xbox units & TWO disks to play what I should be able with one each. It borders on criminal negligence in today's game market. Period.
    (2) First From Software game. To say the survival learning curve is hideous is a laugh. You die over and over for no reason other than developers thinking it's FUN for professional people with families wanting to relax playing a video game. There's no such luck with this title. I understand learning a game and getting better skill, but there is no margin for error for simple mistakes. This is coming from someone who killed Margit at lvl 23 as an Astrologer...farmed the meteorite staff etc....I researched. I improved skill. Still the learning curve is STEEP and unnecessarily harsh. Think of the average player not the try hards or make tiers like so many other games do to fix it.
    (3) Forcing me to play multiplayer in today's gaming world when I don't want to adds to my frustration. So I have to have two systems and two disks to play the game with family already and NOW you force us to play pvp vs randoms if we try to play with help. It doesn't make the game fun for those that don't want pvp. Just stop it. It borders on being jerks to your player base. It's lazy. Make a separate pvp system without forcing us to comply with it.

    Fix these three issues and my rating goes to a 9.    … Expand
  56. Lausee-
    Mar 26, 2022
    6
    To start, this is my 1st from soft game I have ever played. Linear games where you die over and over again were never my cup of tea. That being said here is my review of ER after becoming the Elden Lord.

    Pros: The game is absolutely huge. The world Is amazing to explore and almost every nook and crannie holds something to find or discover. Boss fights are epic but can't get a little    To start, this is my 1st from soft game I have ever played. Linear games where you die over and over again were never my cup of tea. That being said here is my review of ER after becoming the Elden Lord.

    Pros: The game is absolutely huge. The world Is amazing to explore and almost every nook and crannie holds something to find or discover. Boss fights are epic but can't get a little frustrating if you play certain classes. The character building /level up system is pretty good as well.

    Cons: The story is very hard to follow as you are told something once and you have no record of anything you were told so if you forgot something you're pretty much clueless unless you look it up online. Same goes for the hidden sidequest throughout the game. It's one of the most poorly constructed quest /side mission implementation I've ever seen in any game. The enemies that are supposed to be trash mobs running around the open world are sometimes harder than the main bosses which is ridiculous on its own.

    Recap. All in all it is a good game If you want to randomly run around the amazing open world and kill stuff with no rhyme or reason or any way to look back to see what npc's have told you along the way. If you are into story or dialog this is definitely not a game for you.    … Expand
  57. perfect0zer0
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    Some of the complaints from "Souls veterans" can be easily debunked.
    The graphics are maybe a 7/10 at best but the way FromSoft displays their art style that's been developed over the years, in this colossal world, really shines brightly. I found myself stopping at times looking around at the gorgeous view especially on top of large cliffs or mountains. The time of day changes can create    Some of the complaints from "Souls veterans" can be easily debunked.
    The graphics are maybe a 7/10 at best but the way FromSoft displays their art style that's been developed over the years, in this colossal world, really shines brightly. I found myself stopping at times looking around at the gorgeous view especially on top of large cliffs or mountains. The time of day changes can create different shots as well.
    The open world in Elden Ring is done better than most open world games today. That's what's considered "Revolutionary". They kept the souls-like feel despite going open-world which is more than what most game devs are able to do with their games when going in that direction. The way they reuse assets in this game is done properly. The world isn't littered with garbage and utterly useless items making the game feel repetitive (*cough cough Ubisoft games). Some of the bosses you fight early in the game become tough regular enemies later in the game making you as the player feel stronger and accomplished with the knowledge of how to defeat such enemies. The catacombs/dungeons are structured in a way that feel the same but each have their own set of enemies, traps, secrets, rewards and items. There's a reason to go into a specific dungeon because you may want that talisman, weapon, or ash. The recycling of assets in Elden Ring is done in a way that other developers should look at as an example of how to make a game feel fresh for 100 hours. The only other game that has done this well that I've played is Batman Arkham Knight

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

    Overall, I highly recommend this game to any gamer. It is still difficult compared to your average RPG but will be worth the time and effort if you stick through it.    … Expand
  58. Look_Rambo
    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
  59. Mafia55
    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
  60. ultraviper
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    This was my first FromSoft game and I never expected to finish it because of that. But I just finished with my 3rd playthrough and got 100% of the achievements. The game is that good. It is really fun to just explore around conquering bosses as you come across them. There are hidden secrets everywhere, it doesn't feel like any of the space is wasted like in so many open world games. ItThis was my first FromSoft game and I never expected to finish it because of that. But I just finished with my 3rd playthrough and got 100% of the achievements. The game is that good. It is really fun to just explore around conquering bosses as you come across them. There are hidden secrets everywhere, it doesn't feel like any of the space is wasted like in so many open world games. It does have some problems though. The first problem is that there is no quest interface whatsoever. There are certainly quests, just no way to keep track of them without doing it manually (eg. pen and paper) or the more realistic solution: just google everything. The 2nd big issue is that co-op is just backwards. With most games with jump-in co-op you would ask for help, and people answer. In this game, people have to volunteer to help and then wait around for someone to ask for it. If you want to just co-op the entire game with friends, well you can't, it doesn't work that way. Co-op ends as soon as a player dies or a boss does and you have to set it up all over again. Definitely could have been done better.… Expand
  61. Down_Cast
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    Online play is nonexistent. Either broken or elsewise. There is no news from Bandai namaco support or elden ring official twitter page. Such a shame. It’s been nearly 3 weeks and no update on critical issues. Low frame rate, crashes, and inventory bugs

    Edit: most issues have been fixed. GOTY
  62. tomidon
    Mar 31, 2022
    8
    Repetitive, the most efficient way to play is to find the weapon with the most damage and do a jumping attack, pvp is lousy unless you like to be ganked by 2-3 people and if by some miracle you win the rewards are not worth it, in late game bosses are very unfair, decent game but Sekiro has better combat, Bloodborne better story.
  63. Mo7ammedaziz
    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!
  64. gold_25
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game. Great combat, customization of character, and world. Truly feels like a video game whose soul purpose is to entertain

    No micro transaction or pay to win mechanics makes me feel like I’m playing a game from the early to mid 2000’s again If you enjoy a game that is classic in nature, leveling up your character, exploring the world and defeating satisfying bosses, please    Beautiful game. Great combat, customization of character, and world. Truly feels like a video game whose soul purpose is to entertain

    No micro transaction or pay to win mechanics makes me feel like I’m playing a game from the early to mid 2000’s again

    If you enjoy a game that is classic in nature, leveling up your character, exploring the world and defeating satisfying bosses, please support and pick this game up    … Expand
  65. BorInn
    Mar 30, 2022
    0
    The Worst game ever made by From Software, the details lack polishing, a step backward in all aspects compared to the previous work.
    If you want play a From Software's game, Elden Ring is the least worthwhile work to play.
  66. JohnstonR
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    Tough as all hell but I really enjoyed playing it. The lore and enemies are fantastic and the world is so immersive. I normally dont play these sorts of games so I struggled with basically everything but I must be a glutton for punishment as I still managed to make it to the end. Overall I would recommend if you like the challenge.
  67. Welpasian123
    Mar 29, 2022
    4
    Welp, im just here to raise awareness for my fellow asian players on the language issue who can't play because the game is locked in select languages like chinese, korean, taiwanese. For my fellow users that have to create a hong kong, japan acc for their credit cards to work because it doesn't work if the region is for example the united states. For my fellow users who don't have physicalWelp, im just here to raise awareness for my fellow asian players on the language issue who can't play because the game is locked in select languages like chinese, korean, taiwanese. For my fellow users that have to create a hong kong, japan acc for their credit cards to work because it doesn't work if the region is for example the united states. For my fellow users who don't have physical copies on sale on the stores near them. For my fellow players who can't get a refund… Expand
  68. AnotherGuy12
    Mar 29, 2022
    5
    I am giving this game a 5 because this game is like every previous Souls game, with the only difference being that this one is open-world. Also because the circlejerking fanboys need to chill. This game isn't the best game ever, far from it, the gameplay is very repetitive, the controls are cluncky, the story is very basic, there are performance issues and the graphics far from being asI am giving this game a 5 because this game is like every previous Souls game, with the only difference being that this one is open-world. Also because the circlejerking fanboys need to chill. This game isn't the best game ever, far from it, the gameplay is very repetitive, the controls are cluncky, the story is very basic, there are performance issues and the graphics far from being as good as some people make them to be. And before you start crying while reading this review, I am not a salty Sony Pony/Horizon fanboy that is triggered this game got more attention than Forbidden West. I think Forbidden West is even worse this game.… Expand
  69. HalfGreenThumb
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    Premetto che da amante dei giochi From potrei essere di parte, pur riconoscendo che ha dei difetti che From si porta dietro dai tempi di Demon non posso non elogiare il mostruoso lavoro fatto sull' open world, che ê il più ricco e sicuramente il migliore che ho mai provato, e videogioco dal Commodor 64. Sotto il punto di vista artistico ê immensamente oltre lo standard dei tripla APremetto che da amante dei giochi From potrei essere di parte, pur riconoscendo che ha dei difetti che From si porta dietro dai tempi di Demon non posso non elogiare il mostruoso lavoro fatto sull' open world, che ê il più ricco e sicuramente il migliore che ho mai provato, e videogioco dal Commodor 64. Sotto il punto di vista artistico ê immensamente oltre lo standard dei tripla A odierni, il game play già ottimo ê stato ampliato rendendolo ancora più tattico, così come la parte ruolistica, ma soprattutto ê immenso, quasi 220 ore di gioco x i completisti in blind run.
    Peccato per i difetti che ho citato e alcune armi palesemente rotte fino alla 2 patch, altrimenti avrebbe davvero sfiorato il 10.    … Expand
  70. Shadiestace
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    Having very little experience completing a souls game. I put myself at the task of finally taking down this game. It took a lot of work multiple restarts of new characters finding different styles and guides to help me out. Yes I did beat it first using the astrologer. It was not easy by no stretch in fact my second time through the game I did the vagabond and used the glorious goldenHaving very little experience completing a souls game. I put myself at the task of finally taking down this game. It took a lot of work multiple restarts of new characters finding different styles and guides to help me out. Yes I did beat it first using the astrologer. It was not easy by no stretch in fact my second time through the game I did the vagabond and used the glorious golden halberd which did make most bosses feel super easy but once I took one the dual wielding great swords did this game feel truly special. All of this to say that the freedom in this game is what truly sets itself apart from former games in the series and the unguided nature of the game sets it apart from other open world games minus a few that did it first. I recommend giving this game a try and once you do finally beat this massive undertaking give new game plus a try as well and don’t be afraid to hit every single spot in the game it makes it that much sweeter.… Expand
  71. Rigol3r
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game is Amazing, so much to do and see, I’m 60 hours in and I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of what there is to discover. The only reason I didn’t give it a 10 was because of PVP being incredibly one-sided most of the time but that doesn’t really take away from the overall experience.… Expand
  72. masonparkway
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring reminds me of why I got into gaming years ago. 180 hours in and just finished first play through. SO MUCH CONTENT
  73. Faildedrum
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    Bestial. Juego que ha dejado el listón muy alto para este 2022. Llevo más de 40 horas y estoy muy enganchado. Lo única pega que le pongo son los servidores, son mejorables.
  74. Cyshox
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Beautiful open-world, with a lot to discover. The art style is impressive. Combat feels good. The only issue is it's performance across all platforms. With a VRR display the Xbox version is best since it offers the smoothest experience. An option to cap framerates and a 1440p performance mode would be nice.
  75. Kondigong
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    das spiel ist großartig. man bemerkt, wie liebe- und mühevoll alles gestaltet ist. das fehlende handholding gefällt mir sehr gut, vermisse ich sehr bei modernen spielen. die verschiedenen welten strahlen alle eine komplett andere atmosphäre aus, gegner sind sehr vielseitig. jede wagge spielt sich andersich habe in noch kein spiel bisher so viele stunden versenkt und bin gerade ca bei derdas spiel ist großartig. man bemerkt, wie liebe- und mühevoll alles gestaltet ist. das fehlende handholding gefällt mir sehr gut, vermisse ich sehr bei modernen spielen. die verschiedenen welten strahlen alle eine komplett andere atmosphäre aus, gegner sind sehr vielseitig. jede wagge spielt sich andersich habe in noch kein spiel bisher so viele stunden versenkt und bin gerade ca bei der hälfte(?) und es ist kein bisschen langweilig. ist mein erstes souls-spiel und werde anschließend auch mal die anderen spiele ausprobieren - ich habe sehr viel verpasst...… Expand
  76. Dageterekite
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, i am 40 years old and absolutly live this game. It is not easy for sure but it is a fair game and a stunning one. I can only recomend this game 100% and try it for your self. In xbsx runs perfect. You will love it! (Btw it is my first fromsoftware game and was afraid of the difficulty but it is not that difficult)
  77. DANCASBAL
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Ha sido la mejor experiencia en video juegos que he vivido, con un mundo sumamente detallado, extenso y sacado de la imaginación de genios!
  78. Ultima777
    Mar 26, 2022
    0
    Recomiendo encarecidamente la versión de ps5 o pc. La versión de Xbox serie x está bien, pero tiene una carga más lenta, una velocidad de fotogramas y gráficos más bajos, además hay muchas quejas sobre la carga de datos que a veces tienes que eliminar y comenzar de nuevo.
  79. Jameschudson615
    Mar 26, 2022
    6
    This game is very overrated. its not a bad game but its not a great one either. There is no story, IF you are expecting a Horizon: Zero Dawn story where the characters are engaging then look elsewhere. The combat is bad and most of the enemies are frustrating. I enjoy a challenge but their is a difference between a challenging game and a frustrating one. The graphics are not that goodThis game is very overrated. its not a bad game but its not a great one either. There is no story, IF you are expecting a Horizon: Zero Dawn story where the characters are engaging then look elsewhere. The combat is bad and most of the enemies are frustrating. I enjoy a challenge but their is a difference between a challenging game and a frustrating one. The graphics are not that good for a game in 2022. The world is huge but what's the point if most of the world is empty. If you are expecting an rpg with towns like elder scrolls then you will be disappointment.

    I dont see how so many critics are giving this game perfect scores. You will spend a lot of hours grinding to level up and your character will still be weak. I don't see the point in leveling up my health by 50 levels and I can still die in 3 hits. This game is a 7 at best. This is my first souls game and i would probably never play another game from this developer. RPGs are some of my favorite games but i never been so frustrated from playing one.    … Expand
  80. theSPONK
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    I hold a few games in my collection to be saved for the future generations. Elden Ring is one of them.
  81. longridr
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    The only time I've ever even considered giving a game a perfect 10/10. The perfect mix of exploration, challenge, Boss Fights, Lore, amazing sound and music and Out-right fun.

    This game is not for people who want their hands held, or are hell bent on a linear game play style. Don't go into this if you're expecting another Skyrim, it will teach you a brutal lesson, that only gets more    The only time I've ever even considered giving a game a perfect 10/10. The perfect mix of exploration, challenge, Boss Fights, Lore, amazing sound and music and Out-right fun.

    This game is not for people who want their hands held, or are hell bent on a linear game play style. Don't go into this if you're expecting another Skyrim, it will teach you a brutal lesson, that only gets more and more brutal, as seen by many reviews. Just scroll through and most scores under 9 will be complaining about a lack of direction, or too much difficulty in a game that's about discovery and choreography, more than it is grinding to be over-leveled, which seems to be something people can't understand, very curious.

    The game that breaks the mold and managed to create what i believe is the greatest souls game, and perhaps one of the greatest games of all time! In this case, most bad reviews can be seen as a good way to feel better about your own gameplay experience!    … Expand
  82. buchweizen
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    I liked the previous souls games and this one is the best so far. The world is fun to explore and looks great. The difficulty seems a bit more doable and bosses are varied. Definitely check this out if you like other from software games but this will probably not change you didn’t like previous instances.
  83. AO-Stroke
    Mar 26, 2022
    8
    I'll give it a ten once the game is well optimized, because I prefer smooth 60 fps gameplay without ray tracing and no 4K to 30 fps and 4K gameplay. The performance mode needs to be reviewed, you can do without a drop in resolution or detail to have a game at 60 fps anyway, make an effort for the performance mode.
  84. Baddo
    Mar 25, 2022
    0
    This game is so **** ass i hope who ever made it loses their keys every morning when they are late to work and gets shampoo in their eyes every time they shower
  85. Dubie27tb
    Mar 25, 2022
    2
    The title of this game is Elden Ring Not Dark Souls. If you told everyone this game was gonna be like that with a terrible multiplayer that is the dumbest thing i have EVER EXPERIENCED as far as the process to get friends to join. You advertise a Open world Co-Op multiplayer game , but in actuality its a single player game that has a limited co-op/ restricted multiplayer accessThe title of this game is Elden Ring Not Dark Souls. If you told everyone this game was gonna be like that with a terrible multiplayer that is the dumbest thing i have EVER EXPERIENCED as far as the process to get friends to join. You advertise a Open world Co-Op multiplayer game , but in actuality its a single player game that has a limited co-op/ restricted multiplayer access availability. False advertising. Yes this is a beautiful game but it is really made to be a single player game. Also button inputs do not register they are delayed, there is also camera lock issues as well. Sorry but this is my opinion, its kinda harsh but the game i thought i was gonna get to play wasn't what i saw in leading up to the hype.… Expand
  86. TheVodoo
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Esse jogo é demais! Vale muuuuito a pena adquirir ele. Muitas dungeons e muitos desafios recompensadores
  87. GamerD49
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Haciendo unas primeras impresiones, me parece increíble lo que Miyazaki y FromSoftware han conseguido con este juego. Posiblemente, para muchos no sea de los mejores Souls, pero para mí es brutal. Me encantan los juegos de mundo abierto, pero si le añades estilo souls con su lore y su jugabilidad lo hace algo impresionante.
    Llevo unas 23 hrs de juego y cada rincón, cada enemigo, cada    Haciendo unas primeras impresiones, me parece increíble lo que Miyazaki y FromSoftware han conseguido con este juego. Posiblemente, para muchos no sea de los mejores Souls, pero para mí es brutal. Me encantan los juegos de mundo abierto, pero si le añades estilo souls con su lore y su jugabilidad lo hace algo impresionante.
    Llevo unas 23 hrs de juego y cada rincón, cada enemigo, cada personaje y cada objeto me hace querer descubrir cada vez más, los combates son un reto y hace que quieras intentarlo una y otra vez, pero en Elden Ring jamás te vas a quedar bloqueado en una zona siempre tienes alternativas.

    Su manejo es sobresaliente, su ambientación, música y sonido ambiental es top para mí. Deseando sentarme frente a mi Series S para seguir avanzando y descubriendo    … Expand
  88. rexrog
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Una maravilla de videojuego, muy adictivo. Una obra de arte con muchas muchas horas de entretenimiento
  89. xMoose60x
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Love this game. There is a ton of build diversity and plenty of weapons or spells that you can use. You’re not limited to using the “best” weapons and builds. There are a few difficulty spikes when the enemies in a new area get a lot stronger, but if you just explore the world you should be able to level up easily. This game has a lot to do and it never felt like I was grinding. ThereLove this game. There is a ton of build diversity and plenty of weapons or spells that you can use. You’re not limited to using the “best” weapons and builds. There are a few difficulty spikes when the enemies in a new area get a lot stronger, but if you just explore the world you should be able to level up easily. This game has a lot to do and it never felt like I was grinding. There are always new dungeons or bosses you find and the satisfaction after finally taken down a tough boss feels great. One of my favorite game.… Expand
  90. paulorodrigo
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    nao sou muito fa da serie soul like mais esse jogo ficou foda pra caralho e eu peguei tanto a versao do series x como a do ps5 pq o jogo e muito bom mesmo
  91. truenorman
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Todo lo que puedo decir de este juego es bueno. Fórmula de souls pulida al máximo con un mundo abierto en el que siempre hay algo que hacer, combates con jefes espectaculares y un diseño artístico espectacular.
  92. LTX128
    Mar 24, 2022
    5
    UPDATE - - - - A couple of weeks later, the patch 1.03 ruined it, removed the fun by nerfing the best and very hard earned weapons.
  93. Noann
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Quite honestly the best game in years it’s story depth and gameplay o the gameplay it is the most recent masterpiece in modern days
  94. Mytekke
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Just perfect. I'm on my 5th journey and it's still a lot of fun. The best release 2022.
  95. Kacak321
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing game.........................................................................................................
  96. Tryhardtr3nt
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    As a huge souls fan I have to give this game a 10/10!!!! The world, the art, the enemies, the amount of hidden items and areas, it's just perfect!!! Game of the Year!!! Hands down!
  97. aaethor
    Mar 24, 2022
    6
    Elden Ring has some great attributes... It looks nice, there is a lot to explore and discover, etc... But the reason I can't give it more than 6/10 is because... Well... It isnt fun. To get anywhere you have to grind and repeat over and over and over and over. I don't think I've ever put the game down whilst feeling satisfied. I usually quit feeling irritated or bored to death. There is aElden Ring has some great attributes... It looks nice, there is a lot to explore and discover, etc... But the reason I can't give it more than 6/10 is because... Well... It isnt fun. To get anywhere you have to grind and repeat over and over and over and over. I don't think I've ever put the game down whilst feeling satisfied. I usually quit feeling irritated or bored to death. There is a fine line between difficult and dumb/irritating. I'm a big Metroid fan, so hard games arent usually an issue. But this game just makes itself hard for the sake of it. It's not fun, it's just boring. The controls arent responsive enough imo to warrant the difficulty. I'm level 155 and the game goes from killing soliders with one hit to getting my ass handed to me in two hits by the same soldiers 2 minutes later. In summary, the game isnt fun. It's tedious… Expand
  98. Juakscoll
    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
  99. ganisberke
    Mar 23, 2022
    5
    Elden Ring is a totally average game. Don't believe the trolls and the toxic community talk. Many people consider From Software to be the originator of the Souls genre. It actually has its origins in Nihon Falcom. Therefore, according to them, Miyazaki is a messiah. However, Miyazaki and the Souls team is still making the same mistakes.

    Objective problems: -Hitboxes are not good.    Elden Ring is a totally average game. Don't believe the trolls and the toxic community talk. Many people consider From Software to be the originator of the Souls genre. It actually has its origins in Nihon Falcom. Therefore, according to them, Miyazaki is a messiah. However, Miyazaki and the Souls team is still making the same mistakes.

    Objective problems:

    -Hitboxes are not good. There are times when it reminds me of the DS2.
    -Boss designs are very unbalanced. They didn't really work well with many bosses.
    -The game gets too repetitive. Open world exploration is nice, but it gets boring quickly.
    -There seems to be a lot of items, but in the end, a few items are the most useful. The game forces you for make to broken builds. Because some boss designs require it. All builds look alike. For example, more than half of even PvP uses blood builds.
    -Optimization is still not fixed and every update is getting worse.
    -Spells are powerful. Playing spell builds are more advantageous in many ways.
    -Camera angles are not good. It really causes trouble. When the number of enemies is high, you cannot control field of view.
    -Lore quality is definitely a controversial topic. However, it has the same lore in other Souls games. Only their names have changed. George R. R. Martin is just PR work.
    -Enemies are just based on nonstop spawn attacks with endless stamina as like most of bosses.
    -Many of the bosses repeat themselves. Most bosses are either the same or reskin version.
    -The hit feeling is not good. Especially the bosses don't even react properly to your attacks.
    -It has a toxic and cancerous player base.
    -Artificial intelligence problems. A real disaster.
    -It is a headache for some attacks in the game to pass through objects.

    Conclusion:

    This game is not a masterpiece. Not on a new ip. It's just Dark Souls 4 with open world.    … Expand
  100. BeardedYoda
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Full disclosure, I am a fairly big fan of the Dark Souls series of games and have been playing Souls games for nearly a decade now; so take that into consideration. With that out of the way, I would like to say that Elden Ring is simply incredible. I have not experienced a newly released RPG that has enthralled me this much with its world and gameplay since Fallout 4 - back in 2015. TheFull disclosure, I am a fairly big fan of the Dark Souls series of games and have been playing Souls games for nearly a decade now; so take that into consideration. With that out of the way, I would like to say that Elden Ring is simply incredible. I have not experienced a newly released RPG that has enthralled me this much with its world and gameplay since Fallout 4 - back in 2015. The diversity in builds and play styles, the humongous amount of interesting dungeons and environments, the plentiful and awesome loot, and of course the difficult but very fun to fight enemies and bosses - all of these elements are done very, very well in Elden Ring. There are some technical problems here and there, mainly with the frame rate and some controller delay - but this will not destroy the awesome experience. As a send off I want to say this, Elden Ring is not short and it does not hold your hand, this could seem overwhelming to some gamers, but I want to say that Elden Ring hardly ever felt like a chore. While Elden Ring is a long game, it's so open and has so much in it that I hardly felt like I was spending too much time playing it. Even if you are crunched for time from work or school, I still would highly recommend trying out this awesome game.… Expand
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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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