Elden Ring

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. david016
    Mar 23, 2022
    2
    World building was great, gameplay unfortunately made it very challenging to enjoy. heavy input lag on most actions as well.
  2. JimbooC
    Mar 23, 2022
    5
    best rpg games ever
  3. Ellisbluebird
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Plays best on the XSX with VRR.
    Game of the year easily. People have no clue who rate this game under a 9. Best game of the last 5/6 years
  4. JoeFilms
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    Probably the best game I've ever played. Combat feels amazing, one of the most full and interesting open worlds I've played, and an insanely captivating world and story.
  5. OutlawTX
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    As someone who’s been playing games since Atari 2600 and with 200 hours and 1 ending into the game, I can easily say that this is the best game I’ve every played.
  6. Ozzyboy1010
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    This has to be my absolute favorite Souls-like and From Software game. The game delivers on its promises of retaining that soul's formula. This game had me dying in my first 5 minutes of playtime. This will come across as frustrating for some, but that's what it's intended to be. The open-world nature of the Lands Bettwen is majestic in even the most colorless regions. One of the mainThis has to be my absolute favorite Souls-like and From Software game. The game delivers on its promises of retaining that soul's formula. This game had me dying in my first 5 minutes of playtime. This will come across as frustrating for some, but that's what it's intended to be. The open-world nature of the Lands Bettwen is majestic in even the most colorless regions. One of the main reasons I found Sekiro to be boring is that all locations had the same feel. Most of the enemies were natural and earthly, looking to be rememberable. Elden RIng is everything I was hoping for in a From game. And if I could give a more accurate rating, I would give this a 9.9 because Elden RIng, in my eye, is flawless in world-building and charter design. I have one major criticism of the game, and I admit it is quite a funny criticism. In my eye, it has one of the worst opening theme songs in any of the From games. But besides that main criticism, this game is flawless and my pick for a possible match of the year.… Expand
  7. Vieira_25
    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
  8. Anthonydavis77
    Mar 22, 2022
    0
    And the copy and paste was unreal I rolled my eyes seeing the same structures and layouts repeatedly and the bosses where worse, the amount of times the godskin bosses showed up was especially lazy. Also had some bosses just flat out go afk in the battle like the Dragonlord placidusax.

    Not a bad game, above average but the overhype is real
  9. FallenSpartan
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Con poco más de 30 horas de juego puedo decir que el juego es simplemente increíble, me gusta en todos sus aspectos. Muy Recomendado.
  10. Batfada13
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    The best open world game since the witcher 3 and zelda breath of the wild !!!
  11. geistreiches
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    don't believe the negative reviews.. game is running smooth on my xbox s ..the world is great and all you would want from a game like this.. from software nailed it, this is game of the year content and absolutely flawless.. of course you should like dark souls or bloodborne as the game mechanics are the same.. if you are not into that search for something else but if you are this will bedon't believe the negative reviews.. game is running smooth on my xbox s ..the world is great and all you would want from a game like this.. from software nailed it, this is game of the year content and absolutely flawless.. of course you should like dark souls or bloodborne as the game mechanics are the same.. if you are not into that search for something else but if you are this will be pure gaming heaven… Expand
  12. Saliey
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. Just finished it last night. Hope to see more from FromSofetware….
  13. Grocs
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. The open world is absolutely huge and each area has a distinct personality all its own. I haven't played a game in so long that has me wanting to keep playing, even after 140+ hours.

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

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

    Congrats to From Software on an amazing, one of a kind experience.    … Expand
  14. teringlijer
    Mar 21, 2022
    0
    amazing game best of fromsoftware yet. Im curious what will be there next game after this succes.
  15. Keav
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Un Souls de mundo abierto con miles de locaciones que visitar, si la perfección existe este juego.
  16. Baexchu
    Mar 20, 2022
    0
    I don't like this game, this game same like the other Souls gamee, the combat is meh, can't swim, i hate this game
  17. Edd3000
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    I didn't know what to expect from the game since I'm not a soul lover, but I really liked this game, one of the best in recent years.
  18. JAlvarez
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Más de lo que esperaba , para una compañia que no había hecho antes un juego de mundo abierto como esté, un juego completo sin necesidad de DLC's, un juego que le quita lo lineal y te recompensa por explorar , sin caer en hacerte un dios simplemente por dónde vayas (te da lo que es, eres nadie aspirando a serlo todo). Siendo objetivo el único problema que siento en el juego son temas técnicos, en dónde algún Big visual afecta sin embargo ya he pasado por parches y a la perfección.… Expand
  19. Th33obnoxious1
    Mar 20, 2022
    5
    I am not going to lie this is my first dark souls style game I am about 20 hours into it and I can honestly say I cannot stop playing for the life of me from reading stupid messages saying beautiful sights and fighting bosses that are way too difficult I can't get enough it makes me want to play all the other games
  20. luisbortolaso
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    muito bom, excelente camon every bory, lets go play go home is nice play video game, não precisa de super grafico pra ser um excelente game, mas pegou carona no Zelda Breath of the Wild, sem sombra de duvidas mas ta valendo.
  21. jrocbaby
    Mar 10, 2022
    0
    The beginning is very promising, but halfway through the game falls apart. Technically it's subpart, very bad frame rate on pc, multiple items that aren't working, tons of glitches that are being abused.

    Design wise it's also disappointing, lots of very quick bosses instead of nice rythm based combat. There's also a ton of reuse concerning bosses. The worst part is that it was clearly an    The beginning is very promising, but halfway through the game falls apart. Technically it's subpart, very bad frame rate on pc, multiple items that aren't working, tons of glitches that are being abused.

    Design wise it's also disappointing, lots of very quick bosses instead of nice rythm based combat. There's also a ton of reuse concerning bosses.

    The worst part is that it was clearly an early access title but they didn't market it as such so they could ask full price. Disgusting way of running your business.    … Expand
  22. Zack55110
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Easily game of the year ... quite possibly the greatest game of all time ... no I'm not joking And not a fanboy this is my first fromsoft game I've ever played!
  23. Olvriktor
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Fabulous game !. GOTY 2022!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. Shiffe
    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
  25. AgentStarr
    Mar 13, 2022
    8
    Not my favorite FromSoftware game but still pretty good. I think the open-world aspect can be both good and bad for the game sometimes, especially considering that previous games from the team already had a great feeling of exploration and discovery with multiple secrets hidden throughout the world. The multiplayer feels kind of unbalanced so far but that doesn't really take away from theNot my favorite FromSoftware game but still pretty good. I think the open-world aspect can be both good and bad for the game sometimes, especially considering that previous games from the team already had a great feeling of exploration and discovery with multiple secrets hidden throughout the world. The multiplayer feels kind of unbalanced so far but that doesn't really take away from the main focus of the game, so I'll give it a pass… Expand
  26. bgddmt
    Mar 19, 2022
    5
    No story, boring combat, copy paste dungeons, lots of grinding. I don't understand how the critics gave this game 10.
  27. Natcyka
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    Loved the game, but lost all my 40 hours of progress because of a stupid bug
  28. Gilgamesh
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Wow. Make more. The scale of this is what DS was missing. Buy this. Play this.
  29. PickleRickx
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    After a rough start on xbox side of things, this game is now a true masterpiece. Definitely as of writing this in March is the GOTY and probably will be top contender come the end of the year still. Though the game doesnt hold your hand throughout like most open world MMO games it is balanced enough so that you can go out explore as much as you want and still have a sense of direction onAfter a rough start on xbox side of things, this game is now a true masterpiece. Definitely as of writing this in March is the GOTY and probably will be top contender come the end of the year still. Though the game doesnt hold your hand throughout like most open world MMO games it is balanced enough so that you can go out explore as much as you want and still have a sense of direction on the path to complete game via sites of grace placed throughout the massive world. With dangers around every corner and bosses ranging from small to towering giants this game has it all, the added ability to play with your friends and explore together is a much loved bonus. Because sometimes (most times) you'll find yourself needing that extra hand to help defeat a boss or dungeon. No friends to play eith? No worries elden rings also gives you thr ability early on to summon spirits to your side to help you fight and defeat enemies as well as summon random players from other worlds into yours to help, along with you being summoned to theirs if wanted. In all this game really dies have it all. And will leave you wondering what's next throughout as you rise your steed around slashing or using magical abilities to decimate hordes of enemies.… Expand
  30. Bavari-90
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring makes previous From Software games looks like an indie titles which is absolutely crazy, I can't imagine how much hard work and effort those guys put into this thing...absolutely incredible.
  31. snrnrp
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    Optimization is too vicious.
    I7 10700K + RTX 2070 SUPER.
    When I fight with the boss, I don't get 60FPS.
    It's really a tremendous optimization.
    I can't believe it's a 2022 game.
    I don't support 21:9 monitors and 144Hz!
    The server has many errors.
    Multi-play is often disconnected!
  32. Big_Worm
    Mar 19, 2022
    7
    This game is NOT accessible to everyone despite what the paid reviewers have said. I should have known as most content creators are just looking to get paid, not actually be helpful in any way.

    I had some experience with From games going in. I did almost beat the base game Dark Souls 3. I did play a bit of Bloodborne. So it’s not like I came in blind or unsuspecting. But watching    This game is NOT accessible to everyone despite what the paid reviewers have said. I should have known as most content creators are just looking to get paid, not actually be helpful in any way.

    I had some experience with From games going in. I did almost beat the base game Dark Souls 3. I did play a bit of Bloodborne. So it’s not like I came in blind or unsuspecting. But watching footage and listening to “reviewers” say this game is accessible gave me hope that maybe this would be a more fun version of the previous titles I played through. Nope. This is just as painful as any other souls game. And what’s worse is I convinced a friend to pick it up thinking that and he had zero experience with these kind of games and basically ally wasted $60.

    I’ve put around 30 hours into the game. I’ve over-leveled myself because I just wanted to experience the game and the world in a more casual fashion. I don’t care to be a pro at this game. The open world is fantastic. It’s one of the best open world maps I’ve ever seen. Extremely dense. No place is the same. Packed with stuff to actually find and see. It’s filled with caves and dungeons and open world bosses everywhere. I can’t even count the amount of enemy types. So the world, the combat, the exploration, are all top notch as usual.

    But it’s brutal out there. I often find myself dying still in a few shoots to almost anything. Arrows and rocks are buried from across the map from enemies that will destroy you. Trying to get out of combat just to use your map again is tedious. I guess I expected the open world part to be more casual and to have a decent way for leveling but this is not the case. Glitch farming methods are the only real way you can even level in this game and it’s no wonder everyone cheeses them.

    Questing is absurd. I understand and accept that this is how From does it. I’m not here to try and change it. But doing quests is insanely confusing, and I just end up watching guides because I don’t want to spend hundreds of hours and multiple play throughs to do them. Many quests can be missed.

    Bosses themselves haven’t been too bad depending on play style. But again, I over-leveled with a broken farming method and play a Mage so I’ve got range and a general OPness to me. But even at that you still die in a couple shots if not careful. So anyone who thinks they can over-level to the point of 1 shoting bosses or tanking all their attacks will be let down. I hate when gaming companies do this — lure you into a false sense of being powerful. I think that happens here. Even though you can get more powerful in ER than any other game they’ve made, you won’t really feel it and still die a ton.

    I think a 7 is very appropriate for this title. There’s still plenty more to say, both good and bad, but I digress. It’s a good game. It’s not game if the year. It’s not game if the decade. It’s just a really solid game from a really solid developer. It’s just a game that’s not meant for everyone, despite how much I hate that statement and think it’s a terrible one. If your not a Souls player and lover, this game is not a entry to it.    … Expand
  33. SilexEco
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This game is going to be the best game of this year, I strongly recommend playing it on Xbox Series X, the only platform where it does not give problems with lag or fps, from software did it again but this time better than ever, it brought together the best of all the video games they have released to date in one, with a beautiful open world as well.
  34. Kartlo
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Al juego que me regreso el gusto por los videojuegos, después de 10 años alejando de esto, probando varios juegos de manera causal, este juego me ha vuelto a viciar desde que se lanzó en consolas.
  35. Odiwan_Kenobi
    Mar 18, 2022
    7
    Lets start by saying i will not be referring to this game as a masterpiece as that horse has been beaten to death? Elden Ring is a good game, but that's it. Its dated as F! In fact it brought back memories of Dragons Lair for me. Move left - swing sword - move right - back step - swing sword what year is it? The exploration in the game is by far the only reason it gets as high a score fromLets start by saying i will not be referring to this game as a masterpiece as that horse has been beaten to death? Elden Ring is a good game, but that's it. Its dated as F! In fact it brought back memories of Dragons Lair for me. Move left - swing sword - move right - back step - swing sword what year is it? The exploration in the game is by far the only reason it gets as high a score from me personally. Its super fun to explore and find new places and enemies to kill but this game is so repetitive, repetitive, repetitive, repetitive. Boss battles are the same, enemies everywhere are the same. It's a great step in a the right direction but if you're going to open your world map then you got to have a reason to live in it, it has to be an interesting place for me to ROLE PLAY. Not overly difficult if you level up and explore the world for better gear and weapons, but why else would you be playing an RPG. Combat is simple and fair most of the time and by fair i mean if you get hit you get punished, that's what these games are about. Sadly because that mechanic is so old and stale once you master moving and taking small bites you can really own this game. Its good but not as good as some other RPG'S over the years. Like Dragons Lair in the arcades as a kid a lot of people got pissed off the game was so hard and wanted their Quarters back. But if you just learned the patterns to the dungeons the Quarters started to go really far. If people were still buying physical copies of games Elden Ring would have its own pre-owned bin at every location. Solid 7/10… Expand
  36. Turdnuggz
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Never really played a FromSoftware game before picking up Elden Ring, but after this I gotta. This game is one of the best games I've ever played
  37. Jonesmojo
    Mar 18, 2022
    0
    May seem rude but my entire playthrough was built on sword of night and flame. I know it was OP but it made this game enjoyable for me. It didn’t hurt anyone else. All my upgrades were poured into that build along with how my stats were. I can reset stats but the upgrades I used on the weapon and other things have made it a waste. I will most likely start the game over and eventually itMay seem rude but my entire playthrough was built on sword of night and flame. I know it was OP but it made this game enjoyable for me. It didn’t hurt anyone else. All my upgrades were poured into that build along with how my stats were. I can reset stats but the upgrades I used on the weapon and other things have made it a waste. I will most likely start the game over and eventually it will get shelved.… Expand
  38. rdeath
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    I'm not a new player, I've been playing Fromsoft games since way back, Kingsfield 1. They've only gotten better and better and better through the years. This game, as a continuation of their brand, is a perfect and awe-inspiring offering. For a huge fan of the Dark Souls Series this game is the ultimate fan wish-fulfillment by a game maker. The formula they've honed is nearly perfectedI'm not a new player, I've been playing Fromsoft games since way back, Kingsfield 1. They've only gotten better and better and better through the years. This game, as a continuation of their brand, is a perfect and awe-inspiring offering. For a huge fan of the Dark Souls Series this game is the ultimate fan wish-fulfillment by a game maker. The formula they've honed is nearly perfected here, and the expansion of features and ideas, gameplay and story twists and turns, and incredible presentation all add up to a game experience I will remember for all my days left on this earth. Play with friends for a more challenging but fun experience of on-foot Elden Ring. Single-player horse jumping is tons of fun too, go Torrent! I look forward to multiple playthroughs of this masterpiece. Fingers forever!… Expand
  39. Ultimatealireza
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    The best game from this studio so far. Everything about this game surpasses all the open worlds I've played in the last ten years. My only complaints would be repetitive bosses (Crucible Knights come to mind) and weak AI (some enemies don't even realize they need to move around a wall to reach me, so they hold forward towards a wall, or archers keep shooting the wall instead of changingThe best game from this studio so far. Everything about this game surpasses all the open worlds I've played in the last ten years. My only complaints would be repetitive bosses (Crucible Knights come to mind) and weak AI (some enemies don't even realize they need to move around a wall to reach me, so they hold forward towards a wall, or archers keep shooting the wall instead of changing their angle).… Expand
  40. Ashi_J_Gamer
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    First from-software 'souls borne Sekiro' games I've ever player. I haven't had this much fun since playing monster hunter iceborne. Just mindblowing, down to the gameplay loop, graphics and lore.

    Really did not expect such a brutal learning curve. Overall 10's. I'm on board the souls train all day. Really can't wait to get stuck into that other souls franchise on playstation and then    First from-software 'souls borne Sekiro' games I've ever player. I haven't had this much fun since playing monster hunter iceborne. Just mindblowing, down to the gameplay loop, graphics and lore.

    Really did not expect such a brutal learning curve. Overall 10's. I'm on board the souls train all day. Really can't wait to get stuck into that other souls franchise on playstation and then Sekiro on the xbox!    … Expand
  41. Cmdr-scorpion
    Mar 17, 2022
    0
    Disconnession to the server areDisconnession to the server are insane,...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................… Expand
  42. SpazzedOutGamer
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    As someone who is a major fan of Elder Scrolls and Soulsborne games I can say this will forever be my favorite game. It combines nice calm exploration of medieval ruins in a beautiful landscape with the hard and intense battle we love from FromSoftware. The combat is smooth the attention to detail is amazing as always. Basically it's a nerds dream! Please play this XD
  43. Notdarksouls
    Mar 17, 2022
    7
    Copy & paste bosses throughout the game, every boss except 3. Bosses copied from other souls games, & the AI & hit boxes are terrible. The input lag is really bad, yet few souls players call out from software about this. Maybe delusional players, because they love the " challenge" of a truly broken game.
  44. RoverDiscover
    Mar 17, 2022
    0
    Most overrated game EVER. Graphics from the 360 era, the character has the mobility of a piece of wood, and the AI is a joke
  45. valrond
    Mar 17, 2022
    1
    I'm writing this after the nerf of march 17th. They have made a lot of builds useless, wasting a lot of time and materials creating this builds, now they are gone.
    The game was pretty good for a souls game, very addictive, but now, they have just killed any will I had to play the game. Why waste time creating a build if they will just nerf it when it works?
  46. TheVezyrQ
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    The BEST game from FROM SOFTWARE!! GOTY. Had some problems with fps drops but it wasn't something that i felt bad with.
  47. dannygards
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    After not enjoying Sekiros one build, one style gameplay I was slightly worried. But thank godness Elden Ring is a return to Souls.
  48. KwiqNiss
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Must play. Not only the best game of 2022, it's quite possibly the best game ever. The challenge is incredible but very rewarding, a real trial by fire. On top of it all, it also includes coop and pvp. This game has everything: dungeons, dragons, friends, constant challenge, awesome characters, enchanting items, and pretty visuals. It's hard to put down.
  49. Shiloh203
    Mar 16, 2022
    0
    Save your money. Dated, archaic combat system. Tons of reused assest from other souls games. Nice, awe inspiring open world with nothing in it. The world is barren, but nice to look at. Armor and weapons are few and far between. Ocean wide and a puddle deep.
  50. mswati
    Mar 16, 2022
    6
    Woefully overhyped, which led to major disappointment for me.... especially after playing through the Demon's Souls remake on PS5 first - PLAY THAT IF YOU CAN!

    It's like cool, you took the tried and true soulsborne formula and added a boring open world, churned out a crap load of bosses to fill it up, added materials for crafting etc... cause we gotta add open world mechanics to every    Woefully overhyped, which led to major disappointment for me.... especially after playing through the Demon's Souls remake on PS5 first - PLAY THAT IF YOU CAN!

    It's like cool, you took the tried and true soulsborne formula and added a boring open world, churned out a crap load of bosses to fill it up, added materials for crafting etc... cause we gotta add open world mechanics to every game now right? Just feels so dated, on top of terrible performance on PC. Really awesome art direction and design from From, as always, but it needs a lot of work...    … Expand
  51. Zcddrew
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    The best game I have ever played. They absolutely nailed it. The experience you get exploring and discovering things is second to none. The satisfaction of beating a huge enemy cannot be topped.
  52. Dronewolf
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    I got Elden Ring on launch day and was blown away with it. The scenery is great, music is nice, plays like Dark Souls, I was in heaven.

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

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

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

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

    Rated it a 7 out of 10, because outside of the major bosses, this is a fun game, which I enjoyed with great exploration and design.    … Expand
  53. Emeraldirish
    Mar 16, 2022
    3
    After over 150 hours in, completing the main story and the vast majority of side content, falling in love with this world and then slowly but surely growing to hate it I can say with absolute certainty that in my opinion this is from softwares worst game.
    I know that is a bold statement and giving this game such a low score seems extreme but hear me out because this isn’t just some review    After over 150 hours in, completing the main story and the vast majority of side content, falling in love with this world and then slowly but surely growing to hate it I can say with absolute certainty that in my opinion this is from softwares worst game.
    I know that is a bold statement and giving this game such a low score seems extreme but hear me out because this isn’t just some review bomb. I’m a souls vet, I have played every from software game still available, I have played and replayed DS1, DS2(only twice because yeah no     … Expand
  54. zMystic_Phoenix
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Yeah honestly this game is phenomenal, games have been way too easy recently so this was awesome. It adds to the experience honestly of this awesome lord of the rings like universe, when you kill a boss (most) you feel like you earned it. Npc reactions to your feats fell more real. I mean your fighting dragons and all other kind of monsters and semi god beings. They shouldn't be easy.Yeah honestly this game is phenomenal, games have been way too easy recently so this was awesome. It adds to the experience honestly of this awesome lord of the rings like universe, when you kill a boss (most) you feel like you earned it. Npc reactions to your feats fell more real. I mean your fighting dragons and all other kind of monsters and semi god beings. They shouldn't be easy. This is coming from someone who did not play dark souls or sekiro. I tried dark souls and hated it. The lack of story and bland dark environments was off-putting, this is totally different.… Expand
  55. daima
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    とても良い　初めて遊ぶフロム作品だったけどとても楽しい
  56. TheMechanist
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve always loved FS games, played all of them, except for Demon Souls. The early and mid game is phenomenal! The main bosses are super cool and cinematic, some bosses do get repetitive by the end of the game like the Tree Spirit and Burial Watchdogs. The main reason I didn’t give it a 10 was because I felt as though the late game was kind of a slog. Mountaintop of the Giants and beyond, the enemies get a huge spike in health and damage, while if you’ve properly explored your damage may be reaching its max with +10/+25 weapon and the soft cap for your attack attribute. I’ve seen many people complain about the graphics but I see it as a none issue, considering Miyazaki has said graphics have never been a priority. The priority has always been the storytelling and gameplay which FS has delivered with flying colors.… Expand
  57. Ozimandeus
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    Deserves a 10, blends dark souls with Breath of the Wild. Making a sandbox open world, but for adults. Is it challenging.. yes and better for it!
  58. Bleech23
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    What you should really take note of here is these “0” out of 10 reviews, Note how much they read more like petulant hyperbole than anything close to a critique. Well that’s because to expect this game to be different than the other Fromsoft games is ignorant at best, It takes what works from the rest of their work and finally starts to trim away from the fat that made prior gamesWhat you should really take note of here is these “0” out of 10 reviews, Note how much they read more like petulant hyperbole than anything close to a critique. Well that’s because to expect this game to be different than the other Fromsoft games is ignorant at best, It takes what works from the rest of their work and finally starts to trim away from the fat that made prior games more like exclusionary niche titles and opened the genre to be much more accessible. The game never seems to stop opening up into new areas to explore and when played alongside friends has created a gaming experience I’ve found lacking in the industry for a longerg time. The open world allows for moving around and away from moments that served as roadblocks in prior titles. Can’t beat that boss? No problem, just go level up or try out a new weapon set up and come back. No more banging your head against the wall as you do the same fight for the 50th time. You can go at your own place and there is more variety to the game than just big sword smash and roll. And while the graphics are far from cutting edge, the game reminded me how little that matters in a game. Thanks for the stories Fromsoft, can’t wait to see what’s next.… Expand
  59. TheProfoundNoun
    Mar 15, 2022
    7
    My first time playing a game like this. The controls and a little sluggish along with the targeting. The character creator is good, your character isn’t the Flat character creator that all Bethesda Games character creators are. The fights are good and interesting. There is no hand holding, once you come top side it’s up to you to explore and do the things that you want. Exploring isMy first time playing a game like this. The controls and a little sluggish along with the targeting. The character creator is good, your character isn’t the Flat character creator that all Bethesda Games character creators are. The fights are good and interesting. There is no hand holding, once you come top side it’s up to you to explore and do the things that you want. Exploring is encourage and each biome is its own personality and a way of humbling you.

    The story is good, considering who is behind it. If anybody is on the fence of buying it consider it akin to Monster Hunter but you take more damage when you get hit.    … Expand
  60. teemz22
    Mar 15, 2022
    7
    first of all don't believe the hype and 9s and 10s.

    the game is solid but it's basically dark souls 3 open world mod, it's the same old thing, copy and paste enemies, animations, traps, combat and so on. the game feels bland. at least sekiro and bloodborne felt original and new but not elden ring. technical stat on the series x leaves a lot of room for improvement (performance mode    first of all don't believe the hype and 9s and 10s.

    the game is solid but it's basically dark souls 3 open world mod, it's the same old thing, copy and paste enemies, animations, traps, combat and so on. the game feels bland. at least sekiro and bloodborne felt original and new but not elden ring.

    technical stat on the series x leaves a lot of room for improvement (performance mode can barely hold stable 50 fps most of the time, there's a lot of lod pop in and so on, quality mode looks slightly better but drops fps to around 45, it's like sekiro on xbox one x all over again.)    … Expand
  61. edenzero
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    This game is hated by the ones that play games which the harder thing to do is die, example halo infinite or horizon down, this game definately is better than those two in all aspects

    Others just hate it because had FPS drop...Its kind of delusional to see the bad reviews which make zero sense This game is the GOTY already, it has no competition and wont had competition because i    This game is hated by the ones that play games which the harder thing to do is die, example halo infinite or horizon down, this game definately is better than those two in all aspects

    Others just hate it because had FPS drop...Its kind of delusional to see the bad reviews which make zero sense

    This game is the GOTY already, it has no competition and wont had competition because i doubt BotW2 will release this year    … Expand
  62. standalonious
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Best game ever. It searches that itch I’ve wanted to scratch for so long in so many ways
  63. Landons
    Mar 14, 2022
    0
    Network failure at launch during preorder for Xbox, comes with bugs. The land is uninspired, dark and bare, with nice character model details that just blend with the dark colorless world. It feels boring real fast, same kill animations time after time, Exploring is encouraged with finding more on how to plat the game but dang..... It's not something that feels rewarding. I'm someoneNetwork failure at launch during preorder for Xbox, comes with bugs. The land is uninspired, dark and bare, with nice character model details that just blend with the dark colorless world. It feels boring real fast, same kill animations time after time, Exploring is encouraged with finding more on how to plat the game but dang..... It's not something that feels rewarding. I'm someone who's liked the previous darksouls and in love with Sekiro but this is just a bland wastelands game stuck on hard mode. Imagine playing 10 hours using the same spell and attacks through the game, i was lucky enough to preorder a physical copy to send back.. It's almost like the company just paid alot of people to just give it a good rating.. Yet, it's trash.… Expand
  64. navi14
    Mar 14, 2022
    0
    Es LITERALMENTE el mismo juego de siempre, la gente llora por el cod o el fifa que siempre es lo mismo pero es que este juego podría ser un DLC del primer dark souls y no pasaría nada, mismas MECANICAS, mismos GRAFICOS y misma OPTIMIZACION. Es patético que este "juego" tenga mas de un 1 ya que es lo mas vago que he visto, es un copia y pega con 0 talento y diseñado para que los 4 calvosEs LITERALMENTE el mismo juego de siempre, la gente llora por el cod o el fifa que siempre es lo mismo pero es que este juego podría ser un DLC del primer dark souls y no pasaría nada, mismas MECANICAS, mismos GRAFICOS y misma OPTIMIZACION. Es patético que este "juego" tenga mas de un 1 ya que es lo mas vago que he visto, es un copia y pega con 0 talento y diseñado para que los 4 calvos edgys se crean buenísimos por dedicar 500h en completar un juego que con una dificultad mas sencilla se tardarían 3 o 4 horas. Nefasto y de lo peor del genero.… Expand
  65. Jadon148
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    This is the best game I have played in my entire life. 200 hours and it came out a couple weeks ago.
  66. daleeous
    Mar 14, 2022
    0
    Clunky combat, cheap enemies, poor graphics, and awful leveling system. Vastly overrated.
  67. CoffeeSip
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    This is my first type of dark souls type of game i have ever played. The only reason i gave it a chance is because im a open world SNOB. At first, I hated the game. I thought to myself why anyone would want to put them selves through this pain. But oh man, once you accomplish a boss, its the best feeling in the world. Everything gets easier from there on out too in my opinion. The openThis is my first type of dark souls type of game i have ever played. The only reason i gave it a chance is because im a open world SNOB. At first, I hated the game. I thought to myself why anyone would want to put them selves through this pain. But oh man, once you accomplish a boss, its the best feeling in the world. Everything gets easier from there on out too in my opinion. The open world is gorgeous and the enemies are all so unique. Never played a game like this before. 10/10 for sure.… Expand
  68. cHARLIEFLOWERS
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    What an amazing game. Holy crap. One of the best i've played super fun too.
  69. RodrigoBorges
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo da Fromsoftware!
    Grandioso, emocionante e épico ! Vale muito a pena !
  70. Beaterbot
    Mar 13, 2022
    0
    Just another Dark Souls with an open world. The UI is awful, the story shines by its lack of development and the graphics looks dated asf.
  71. Crabrave
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wonderful absolutely wonderful, from creative design aesthetic, like the pot man and the jellyfish .Wonderful combat system and easy to navigate UI. The bosses are wonderful such as godrick the grafted and Margit the fell omen… Expand
  72. TheAlphaCritic
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    The best thing about this game is that it’s too difficult for gaming “journalists” and zoomers.
  73. ThaddeusMagee
    Mar 13, 2022
    2
    I’m astonished at the reviews for Dark Souls 4. This is the dark souls you already know and love (or hate). To put it simply: if you don’t like dark souls or fromsoftware’s previous titles, stay away from this. It’s more of the same. There is nothing new here, other than an expanded map you can move through freely.

    Because dozens of games do horseback riding better. Do exploration better.    I’m astonished at the reviews for Dark Souls 4. This is the dark souls you already know and love (or hate). To put it simply: if you don’t like dark souls or fromsoftware’s previous titles, stay away from this. It’s more of the same. There is nothing new here, other than an expanded map you can move through freely.

    Because dozens of games do horseback riding better. Do exploration better. Do map design better (there are no cities, towns, or anything other than ruins here), do leveling better. This is the exact same dark souls formula that fromsoft has always pumped out.

    Don’t be fooled by the hype. It’s dark souls.    … Expand
  74. dan-man
    Mar 13, 2022
    8
    7.5 stars. A beautiful but frustrating and flawed fantasy adventure. I didn't finish the game. The endless bosses and recycled areas towards the end were too much for me. I am looking forward to playing a real game with a real story now. But this game was pleasant enough and fascinating to play for the first 30-40 hours, then its flaws begin to become apparent.

    The lack of armour,    7.5 stars. A beautiful but frustrating and flawed fantasy adventure. I didn't finish the game. The endless bosses and recycled areas towards the end were too much for me. I am looking forward to playing a real game with a real story now. But this game was pleasant enough and fascinating to play for the first 30-40 hours, then its flaws begin to become apparent.

    The lack of armour, meaningful RPG elements, weapons, direction, story, and lack of polish in combat and boss battles. Not to mention getting killed through walls, glitches, poorly implemented multiplayer, and zero character development or journal to aid in your adventures. However, these flaws are greatly overlooked in favour of the beautiful world, and I suppose that is the case with most reviewers.

    But, make no mistake, this is a VERY frustrating game! Which is a shame. Because it is needlessly so. As of writing, almost two weeks after its release, judging from achievements, only 15% of players have finished it yet. I won't be one of those people, I have better things to do than waste hours on boss after boss after boss. But it was a lovely world for the first 30 hours and might be worth buying just to experience it for that alone, but afterwards, prepare for an unpleasant time, quite often, interlaced with fascination at the world design.    … Expand
  75. SleepEZ
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    When I'm not playing Elden Ring all I can think about is playing Elden Ring.
  76. CrowTag
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    As a Souls Player im in love!
    The open World is just amazing and there is always something new to find!
  77. Ua457klk44
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    A very nice game.
    Good as a PRG.
    It's so funny that I forget the passage of time.
    I think it's a masterpiece.
  78. Slinkylemon
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This is possibly the best game I have ever played. The open world feels so exciting all the time. Compared to the standard Ubisoft game, which boasts a huge map, despite the fact that travelling is tedious and time consuming, elden ring’s world properly encourages exploration by rewarding the player no matter what direction they explore. In my opinion, the best thing about the game is theThis is possibly the best game I have ever played. The open world feels so exciting all the time. Compared to the standard Ubisoft game, which boasts a huge map, despite the fact that travelling is tedious and time consuming, elden ring’s world properly encourages exploration by rewarding the player no matter what direction they explore. In my opinion, the best thing about the game is the fact that it truly lets you do whatever the hell you want to. In previous fromsoft titles, new areas were completely locked behind a major boss fight, whereas in elden ring, you can find your way around just about everything if you look hard enough. Fromsoftware uses this feature in a super creative way by adding teleporting devices and even trap chests, which teleport the player to a high level area which the player can either choose to warp back home or explore this dangerous area for very valuable loot.
    It’s a shame people are trying to tarnish (get it) it’s reputation simply because they think they deserve for the game to be made exactly their way    … Expand
  79. BeaverShark
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    Wow. Just wow. This is my second FromSoft souls type game and it’s amazing. I’m still half way through it but I had to leave a rating. I’ve put 50hrs into this game and I still have so much more to find and do. The graphics are amazing. There isn’t 50 map markers telling me to do some lame side quest. Every other open world game has repetitive side quests. I don’t have to spend half myWow. Just wow. This is my second FromSoft souls type game and it’s amazing. I’m still half way through it but I had to leave a rating. I’ve put 50hrs into this game and I still have so much more to find and do. The graphics are amazing. There isn’t 50 map markers telling me to do some lame side quest. Every other open world game has repetitive side quests. I don’t have to spend half my time playing the game picking up materials (Horizon forbidden west). I find a map and I look at it. I see something on the map that looks interesting and I go there. I get a boss fight and badass loot. This is what a Medieval style game should be like. It’s challenging. It’s a long game if you play it that way. It’s not filled with BS to have bragging rights that it takes X time to complete it. It’s An amazing experience. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this game to anyone who isn’t easily frustrated. Lol. Game on.… Expand
  80. Crapcrap
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    most overrated and most boring game of all time, game crashes every 15 min, the graphics aren't that great, it's overhyped by fanboys!
  81. Kustosh
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    Game graphics looks like from 2006. Other languages than english were probably translated in google translator lol. Stupid texts on the ground, i mean, they are really stupid, and with zero point. Im really dissapointed, gameplay is boring. Story even more. At least we know which company pays for good reviews.
  82. Pepe_gamer
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Miyazaki magum opus. Absolutely mind blowing experience. Thank you FROM Software!
  83. Sirpupsalot
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    e is trash - it plays like a janky game with old gen graphics and interface that belongs in the late 90s.. not 2022
    Complete false advertising It’s a pretty game that’s terrible underneath. Zero storyline.. apparently it’s a uNiQue MeTHoD of Storytelling.. but seems to me just a way to 1) not have to pay for voice actors because almost every NPC apart from a choice few are complete mutes    e is trash - it plays like a janky game with old gen graphics and interface that belongs in the late 90s.. not 2022
    Complete false advertising It’s a pretty game that’s terrible underneath. Zero storyline.. apparently it’s a uNiQue MeTHoD of Storytelling.. but seems to me just a way to 1) not have to pay for voice actors because almost every NPC apart from a choice few are complete mutes even human characters 2) hiding the lack of programming ability to maintain loops or behaviors for the NPCs - so a) everytime you touch a grace or fast travel anywhere - every NPC / flower / bird goes back to the same exact spot and starts their day like some weird Truman show - Groundhog Day **** b) no immersion and no permanence in the game - might as well just run past every bad guy until you get the main boss because as soon as you go somewhere to level up every single bad guy will be reincarnated in the exact same spots, walk the exact same paths and do the exact same thing
    c) the can’t program interactions with the bosses with the environment well and limited environmental destruction so they have to lock you in the room with every boss so you ‘can’t escape’ but realistically it’s because they can’t program these creatures to interact with the world C) Making the game a complete grind to level up “to make the game difficult and rewarding” - nah bollocks - it’s just because the game is much more shallow than it advertised and so it makes pointless grinding and one hit kill bosses you have to flawlessly fight again and again just to pad out this lifeless game. I mean seriously? How do these giant monsters survive underground in a cave etc with no food - it makes zero sense.. It’s a pretty open world game where there’s no point to anything and nothing you do changes anything - it’s just a game for people who like collecting herbs and leveling up for hours and don’t care much the story    … Expand
  84. areda2468
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    A complete masterpiece visuals art direction gameplay music everything about this game is completely mesmerizing
  85. calini88
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    It’s been so hard, but the game does not feel doll it’s amazing. At the beginning without any Souls experience I got frustrated but with YouTube help I found my way into the tarnish world. Love it
  86. Therealmecca
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    This game has changed a little about the fromsoftware games. Still difficult as all hell of course but gameplay is still amazing especially with a dedicated jump button. Hey David Gaffey. . . That video you made is kinda ridiculous. This game didn't have too many bugs plus I play it on my ps5. This game runs better on the ps5 then any other console. They did very well on the ray tracingThis game has changed a little about the fromsoftware games. Still difficult as all hell of course but gameplay is still amazing especially with a dedicated jump button. Hey David Gaffey. . . That video you made is kinda ridiculous. This game didn't have too many bugs plus I play it on my ps5. This game runs better on the ps5 then any other console. They did very well on the ray tracing and the distance between your character and what is around you. This game is one of the greatest in a long time.… Expand
  87. Blackchamber
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    ELDEN RING is the greatest game ever made.

    This game is FromSoftware at their absolute pinnacle of design & talent. A true The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time moment in gaming history.
  88. Saselito89
    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
  89. Ramzin
    Mar 12, 2022
    5
    This game is amazing from the intense harsh gameplay to the beautiful story and graphics there is nothing not to like about the game very much recommend
  90. KOREYG19
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    DONT BELIEVE MOST OF THE BAD SCORES YO. Cant stress enough how fun this game is. My first time ever playing a dark souls game and its a blast. So many weapons, spells/ incantations and even summons or friends to help. I literally made an account on here just to say most of those are bots, or slander to discredit the actual hard work and real score which is way above 7.9. See you in theDONT BELIEVE MOST OF THE BAD SCORES YO. Cant stress enough how fun this game is. My first time ever playing a dark souls game and its a blast. So many weapons, spells/ incantations and even summons or friends to help. I literally made an account on here just to say most of those are bots, or slander to discredit the actual hard work and real score which is way above 7.9. See you in the land between fellow Tarnished.… Expand
  91. jluis859
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Best soul I have ever played, my top:
    1. Elden ring 2. Bloodborne 3. Sekiro
    4. Dark souls series
  92. tenacioustofu
    Mar 11, 2022
    4
    Let me start off by saying that I've loved From games for a long time, but Elden Ring jumped the shark for me. The first 60-70% or so of the game is a ton of fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But the boss design, especially in late game is just... mindbogglingly bad. I won't put specifics in here so as to avoid spoilers, but I was feeling so bummed about the state of this game that ILet me start off by saying that I've loved From games for a long time, but Elden Ring jumped the shark for me. The first 60-70% or so of the game is a ton of fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But the boss design, especially in late game is just... mindbogglingly bad. I won't put specifics in here so as to avoid spoilers, but I was feeling so bummed about the state of this game that I created an account here to write this review.

    I looked forward to this game for years, but the late game bosses just make it completely unenjoyable. It feels like beating them has nothing to do with skill or learning, but just dumb luck. It feels like From needs to recalibrate their expectations for boss design. I'll probably just play the first 70% of the game or so going forward, but I'm not even sure if I'll stick around for that.

    I feel so bummed out about this game. I stayed up late to play it when it released, and felt like a little kid again with how hyped I was. Such a genuine let down to not be able to play through the whole game and enjoy it.    … Expand
  93. FreqMode
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Easily among the most enjoyable games Ive ever played. 120 hours and still not tired of it and still finding new and unexpected things.
  94. Alsh
    Mar 11, 2022
    5
    Can't put it down. I love the way everything is so mysterious and its not just a checklist of quests. Next level exploration experience. It's my first From Software game and really love everything about it
  95. Flixter
    Mar 11, 2022
    1
    This game is only for the fans of the popular Dark Souls games. If you are new to the serie this will probably be a very frustrating an disappointing experience. Bought it at launch because of the hype and after 15 hours I gave up. It's one big struggle. Together with the pretty low performance on Xbox Series X I'm done playing this. Game.
  96. XalienpredatorX
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely gorgeous. If you need any help with it, there are tons of great guides and walkthroughs for it. It is HARD! It is also wonderfully balanced, and a truly open world game. Boss too hard? Go somewhere else and get stronger and better. Seriously, just turn and run. No questions asked. If you pay attention to the small details, it can make the game so much easier. ItsThis game is absolutely gorgeous. If you need any help with it, there are tons of great guides and walkthroughs for it. It is HARD! It is also wonderfully balanced, and a truly open world game. Boss too hard? Go somewhere else and get stronger and better. Seriously, just turn and run. No questions asked. If you pay attention to the small details, it can make the game so much easier. Its just absolutely beautiful. This is the first game ive played where if I hit a snag somewhere, I would rather just run around and find things for myself instead of googling a solution. A masterclass in open world design.… Expand
  97. Craker4
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Truly the best fromsoft game I've ever played, the atmosphere truly reflects how hard the game is

    I would give it an 11/10 but I can't
  98. zaharus
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Amazing world building, great combat mechanics, impressive game design. It does not hold your hand. It gives you freedom. It's not a game for everybody: unless you're looking for a challenge in a game, stay away from this.
  99. Project__E
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This game is just beautiful in every aspect. I have been pre-ordering every title made by from soft from Sekiro til now and this one was worth its full price. Plus the Xbox Series S is handling this game also with just as much sheer finesse as every other demanding title. This is truly something different to the taboo open-world recipe being used nowadays by most other developers. IfThis game is just beautiful in every aspect. I have been pre-ordering every title made by from soft from Sekiro til now and this one was worth its full price. Plus the Xbox Series S is handling this game also with just as much sheer finesse as every other demanding title. This is truly something different to the taboo open-world recipe being used nowadays by most other developers. If anything, this is a lesson to all of them when it comes to making open-world games.… Expand
  100. skaterchara
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    so far this game is game of the decade for me. it 100% the best souls game we have gotten I am about 3 hours in and I love it. way to much fun for me. I love games being this hard and exploring is 10/10. if you need a quest log for this game its not for you. this game 100% meant to be hard. and the graphics are not dated and this game doesn't play like other souls game. update I am aboutso far this game is game of the decade for me. it 100% the best souls game we have gotten I am about 3 hours in and I love it. way to much fun for me. I love games being this hard and exploring is 10/10. if you need a quest log for this game its not for you. this game 100% meant to be hard. and the graphics are not dated and this game doesn't play like other souls game. update I am about 60 hours in the game and killed 60% of the bosses I love the bosses in the game. people saying that you cant run whatever you want you can. you just have to look at your weapon stats so you can build. if I could give one tip explore everywhere. this game is beautiful in every way. I went into this game with an open mind and loved it. this game is blowing my mind. plus I play on the series s and the game looks insane. I wish more people would give this game a try and not hate on it to be different. just because you can kill one boss come back later when you get some runes and levels. trust me it helps a lot. can someone tell me how this game looks like dark souls 3 a game that was gray and brown everywhere; this game look nothing like that not even close.… 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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