Elden Ring

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. GamerGoob100
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    Greatest sense of exploration and discovery I’ve ever felt from a game. I’ve also never felt more powerful at the end of a game as I did when becoming Elden Lord
  5. Ercan71
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    How the hell you made this game. It's pure art. Please play the game and then judge it. Just if you play u get the genius behind. Highly recommend it.
  6. Kacak321
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing game.........................................................................................................
  7. Neonix1
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out aboveElden Ring starts out slowly and painfully (especially for newcomers to the Souls games). But stick it out and you will be rewarded with a game that is incredibly satisfying to progress in, unlike most other games today. The world design is also just incredible - the further in the game you come, the more amazing world design becomes. It is an incredible game that stands out above everything else made in many years.

    I've played the game on PC, Xbox Series X and PS5, and while not perfect on any platform, it is decent and is a must-play for anyone.    … Expand
  8. PROJETOADD
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Uma obra prima do começo ao fim, ja zerei o jogo 3 vezes e platinei 1 e ainda sinto vontade de jogar novamente, simplesmente o melhor trabalho da fromsoftware e definitivamente um marco no mundo dos games, superando e muito breath of the wild no quesito expansão de mundo.
  9. 3legcraig
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I've never written a review, but I had to for this game. I've never played a souls game and this is new to me but I am having so much fun! It's very difficult at times and I give up but I'm back on within minutes because I can't get enough. Well done, highly recommend, even if youve never played this type of game.
  10. Ithmus
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I see why its rated high by reviewers i've played over 10 hours so far on the series x and its worth $60 no issues so far.
  11. Rufasa
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    As someone who has played all previous Souls games, Elden Ring tops them all. Although made noticeably easier than previous games to appeal to a newer audience, the open world experience is a delight and I really hope every game they make going forward is open world too.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Doovde
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Do you like Dark Souls and Breath of the Wild? If the answer is yes to both then you my friend are in for a treat. Infinite character customisation, huge map brimming with points of interest and secret areas, great drawn out story that twists and keeps you guessing throughout, rewards for taking risks and destroying enemy groups, non linear path of progression, easy to use multiplayerDo you like Dark Souls and Breath of the Wild? If the answer is yes to both then you my friend are in for a treat. Infinite character customisation, huge map brimming with points of interest and secret areas, great drawn out story that twists and keeps you guessing throughout, rewards for taking risks and destroying enemy groups, non linear path of progression, easy to use multiplayer elements that let's you tackle both dungeons and bosses if the going gets tough, new special moves and NPC troops to help turn the tide of battle. All in all Elden Ring is a game of exploration that will keep you coming back for more. You'll spend your day's wondering what lies yonder over that hill, ruins, swamp, forest, castle, run down village etc and when you can find the time to get back to answering your curiosity.… Expand
  15. Bandar777
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring is The Best Open World I ever seen before you can’t feel boring when u open new area or something like that in other games and the art design is so amazing every time u shocked and the bosses and enemies are the best about ever you seen in video games history!!!
  16. Babyflausch
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    I just love this game. It's my first Formsoftgame and I knew it would be hard but it's also a lot of fun. I don't have issues on PS5 and the graphic is just fine. GOTY for sure!
  17. Tsukyme
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The game is great, one of the best in the soulsborne series, im playing it on Xbox Series S, and runs smooth, some fps drops but dont really makes the game unplayable, its totally playable, so if you planning on buying it on a PS5, XBSX or XBSS, its defo worthed, gameplay wise and lore wise, looks awesome, the only thing is world map, i believe as a designer the fps problem most of itThe game is great, one of the best in the soulsborne series, im playing it on Xbox Series S, and runs smooth, some fps drops but dont really makes the game unplayable, its totally playable, so if you planning on buying it on a PS5, XBSX or XBSS, its defo worthed, gameplay wise and lore wise, looks awesome, the only thing is world map, i believe as a designer the fps problem most of it comes from the big tree at the center of the map its uncessary it could be lowered either the mesh or the draw distance to help improve the FPS ans fix the drops. 10/10 still gameplay and everything GOTY… Expand
  18. calledbycrows
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is a beautiful game with a challenging and rewarding feedback loop. It elevates the soulsborne genre to new heights and may be the only game I will likely play for the next year and a half. I just can't put it down.
  19. 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
  20. 12Hamza
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece piece. The exploration is satisfying. It gives u freedom and accepts whatever u do. I fell in love with it and now I can't stop playing.
  21. Not_too
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Its hilarious to me that in all the 0s and 1s review this game is getting, they can only complain about the graphics being last gen and lack of cutscenes. Nothing screams GIT GUD more than seeing reviews like this. Im glad fromsoft have stuck to their guns and kept the handholding out of their games as is their tradition.
  22. minticedtea
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    My first time trying a souls style game it is absolutely incredible! Everything in the game encourages exploring and if something is hard you can go farm and come back. I find everything about the world immersive and exciting. The combat is very fun and you have so many options to approach different situations. 10/10!
  23. CarlHF89
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Another FromSoftware masterpiece. Need to be top of Microsoft's acquisition list.
  24. Guo56
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    FromSoft has done it again, I have once again become completely addicted to a game they have made, and I doubt this will be the last game that this happens with. I’d usually wait for the sale if I were someone else as these games aren’t for everyone, but for once I think full price is worth playing. Beautiful art style, amazing music, addictive combat and awesome bosses, and stupendousFromSoft has done it again, I have once again become completely addicted to a game they have made, and I doubt this will be the last game that this happens with. I’d usually wait for the sale if I were someone else as these games aren’t for everyone, but for once I think full price is worth playing. Beautiful art style, amazing music, addictive combat and awesome bosses, and stupendous lore that hooks you right in from the start of the game to till it ends. Bravo Miyazaki and Martin, you have made my favorite game ever.… Expand
  25. NextPlayer_it
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Elden Ring è un gran gioco è forse il migliore Souls di sempre. E’ stato capace di non farmi pensare ad altro e a monopolizzare il tempo che ho per giocare e la voglia di tornarci è sempre lì. D’altronde è stato così anche per Dark Solus. Mi pare che la recensione sia molto esauriente e mette in chiaro che, se siete fan del genere è un titolo imprescindibile. Se avete abbandonato le altreElden Ring è un gran gioco è forse il migliore Souls di sempre. E’ stato capace di non farmi pensare ad altro e a monopolizzare il tempo che ho per giocare e la voglia di tornarci è sempre lì. D’altronde è stato così anche per Dark Solus. Mi pare che la recensione sia molto esauriente e mette in chiaro che, se siete fan del genere è un titolo imprescindibile. Se avete abbandonato le altre opere di Miyazaki definendole ingiocabili o troppo difficili, anche se più vario e più bello, Elden Ring non vi piacerà. Insomma è il vero erede della serie Dark Souls, dopo gli esperimenti di Bloodborne e Sekiro. Fortunatamente l’erede supera tutti i suoi predecessori sotto molti punti di vista.

    Ho elencato anche alcuni difetti oggettivi di gioco e la mia speranza è in un maggior coinvolgimento di Martin. Ma questi annegano nella mole di contenuti di qualità, come la varietà dei nemici e delle location da esplorare. Insomma è un esperienza da fare.    … Expand
  26. sheep255174
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    FROMSOFT delivers yet again. Please buy this; support this company, there one of the very few good ones left.
  27. RazorHit
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy. The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best    If you rush you can make it the hardest Souls game you've ever played.
    If you take it a bit slower, it will be similar in difficulty to the old games.
    If you take it very slow and out-level content it also fits the bit more casual player, although don't think it will be easy.

    The open world and "questing system" are the new benchmark for the entire genre. For me it's one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  28. areda2468
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    A complete masterpiece visuals art direction gameplay music everything about this game is completely mesmerizing
  29. Keav
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Un Souls de mundo abierto con miles de locaciones que visitar, si la perfección existe este juego.
  30. Dancr
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    como dark souls pero mejor. tiene un mundo enorme, excelente soundtrack, excelente gameplay, jefes poderosos, visualmente hermoso, sorpresas y secretos en todos lados... Juego de 10.
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Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

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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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