Elden Ring

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. IlSira
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    I start by saying that i never played a "soul game" except for Sekiro and i loved it. I am playing on Xbox series S with performance setting (not the graphic one) and i m not having any issue with frame rate or bugs or glitch. Until now i played Elden ring about 18 hours, so probably my point of view can't be completed. I can only say that i am enjoying my adventure, the game is hard butI start by saying that i never played a "soul game" except for Sekiro and i loved it. I am playing on Xbox series S with performance setting (not the graphic one) and i m not having any issue with frame rate or bugs or glitch. Until now i played Elden ring about 18 hours, so probably my point of view can't be completed. I can only say that i am enjoying my adventure, the game is hard but not impossible. Exlporation is amazing, in every corner you will find secrets. There are infinite type of enemys every one with different fight style. Character customization is awesome, same for skill points. The other thing that i am loving is that this game is really huge, so if you are buying It you will play at least for 100 hours to finish It totally. 99 % of the games After 20 hours are done, and after they steal money with DLC...
    My only critic is the absence of a guide that help to understand some things of the game, for example i had to watch a YT video to understand how to summon spirits or how to switch Blade to 2 hand. I don't give 10/10 vote because the story in a game like is none-esistent (in my personal opinion), and even because perfection doesn't exist.    … Expand
  2. Littlericky
    Mar 7, 2022
    6
    I love the feel and look of the world. That’s where the good ends. The gameplay and camera controls are really bad.
  3. Dom007
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    So the occasional framerate drops are enough to give this game a 0 for some people. The game is a masterpiece yet people act over the top about stutters which very rarely occur and give the game zero credit. Grow up and give the the game the score it deserves. No game is perfect and in the case of this game the performance is the only flaw.
  4. 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
  5. SeZf
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    .The official account told us that there is an Arabic language, but after the release we were surprised by the opposite
  6. GenTrailsFan
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    Oh, boy another buggy triple-A release. I mean I guess it's to be expected that the same slobs at IGN/Mattyplays/Gamespot/Whatculture/etc that spent 2 or 3 years lying to the general public about Cyberpunk couldn't be trusted on this game either, but I like so many others fell for it.

    Story is virtually non-existent they were happier than hell to plug George R R Martin's name all over    Oh, boy another buggy triple-A release. I mean I guess it's to be expected that the same slobs at IGN/Mattyplays/Gamespot/Whatculture/etc that spent 2 or 3 years lying to the general public about Cyberpunk couldn't be trusted on this game either, but I like so many others fell for it.

    Story is virtually non-existent they were happier than hell to plug George R R Martin's name all over the marketing materials, but I'm not sure what he did. About as much work as he does on his own series I'd surmise, which is NOTHING. You get what amounts to lore dumps on scrolls and flavor text on items passing as a "story." There's no major narrative structure.

    The "revolutionary" open world is hollow, lifeless, and boring. I've seen more intriguing open worlds in PS3 games. Speaking of PS3 games that's basically what you're getting here in the visuals department. I guess the AAA industry is so exhausted from bribing publishers and youtubers to give them good scores they don't even bother with the graphics anymore. Art direction is however stunning, seems to be where they spent most of their time.

    Gameplay is seriously bogged down by numerous bugs and technical issues. Frame rate drops, save crashing, stuttering, janky animations, clipping errors, you name it this game has it. I guess all the 10/10 reviews are based on where the game will be in 2 years once they fix the bugs? That's some optimism for you!

    Story: 0/10
    Graphics: 5/10
    Gameplay: 1/10
    Technical issues -2    … Expand
  7. Andreapichini
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    As an xbox player I have to say that I am extremely disappointed. the performance is extremely bad and i had a lot of crashes at the beginning, which reduced a bit over time.
  8. soypipero
    Feb 27, 2022
    0
    O Jogo tem um gráfico de nível de ps3, tem muitos bug, e a falta de conteúdo também se aplica ao jogo! No Xbox o jogo roda abaixo do esperado!
  9. Camlambelot
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    FRAME RATE DROPS AND GRAPHICS AREN'T AS IMPORTANT AS THE GAMEPLAY. This game is amazing. The story, the music, the art style, the gameplay itself is all absolutely amazing. If you are debating on getting this game and love other Fromsoftware games: GET THIS GAME!

    It's incredibly fun, has good stealth, lots to do, great co-op and A LOT of fun. Seriously, it's the best game I've played in years.
  10. dave606
    Feb 26, 2022
    1
    Poor optimizations and FPS, unconnectable servers, mediocre open worlds, combined with previous media bragging, it's hilarious.
  11. Ripvan
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    No Arabic localization, no Arabic Language, we Arab community is big but they always ignore us Add Arabic Add Arabic Add Arabic Add Arabic Add Arabic Add Arabic Add Arabic Add Arabic Add Arabic
  12. 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.
  13. Knifeutwice
    Mar 8, 2022
    0
    The worst Dark Souls style game to date great idea poor execution should have went with dark souls 4
  14. Lalmoo
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    There is no Arabic language despite the promises made by the developers of the game before its launch, it does not mean anything to me now and is not understood
  15. 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
  16. daleeous
    Mar 14, 2022
    0
    Clunky combat, cheap enemies, poor graphics, and awful leveling system. Vastly overrated.
  17. Destinite
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Look at all the edgelords with their invalid criticisms..."bad colors"? This ain't olli olli rainbowland mf
  18. khattab
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to rate it zero because it does not contain Arabic I hope to add Arabic language as soon as possible… Expand
  19. DoctorAkke
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I'm absolutely loving the game. There are way more bosses in this game than in previous Souls games but it has a better quality of life updates. For example, all bosses have a very close respawn point so you don't need to walk a mile back to the boss that killed you. That by itself makes the game much less stressful but still being hard. This time around it is not hard for the sake ofI'm absolutely loving the game. There are way more bosses in this game than in previous Souls games but it has a better quality of life updates. For example, all bosses have a very close respawn point so you don't need to walk a mile back to the boss that killed you. That by itself makes the game much less stressful but still being hard. This time around it is not hard for the sake of it. It has great exploration and great map design, there is a surprise in every corner. Highly recommended to Souls fans.… Expand
  20. cabab28
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    My first Soul's game, and I absolutely suck. But I don't care, the lore and imagery are astounding. I'll keep muddling through to get as far as possible.

    Have experienced no performance or save issues using a series x.
  21. 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?
  22. savage76
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    I’m on the Series X and I haven’t had any of the stuttering problem these people are having and I’ve had the game since day 1. The game is epic. People that complain about the graphics have to understand that this game was in development long before the new systems were announced. So bear that in mind. With that said: the game is beautiful. I have no complaints and I appreciate the look ofI’m on the Series X and I haven’t had any of the stuttering problem these people are having and I’ve had the game since day 1. The game is epic. People that complain about the graphics have to understand that this game was in development long before the new systems were announced. So bear that in mind. With that said: the game is beautiful. I have no complaints and I appreciate the look of the games I play. I’m 30 hours in and I have to say I’m impressed. They have done an excellent job on this one and it’s can’t miss in my book. I have them a 9 because of the “jankyness” in some parts like the way the camera moves and the control of the horse, but everything else was executed flawlessly. If you liked Skyrim, Witcher 3 or any game like that you’ll be in love with this one.… Expand
  23. ballyforever
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    The Game is "MUST PLAY" on every system but not on Series X… WHY? (even if the score is lower on PC version)

    But technically it's not perfect, need more patch to have 60fps on Series X

    This is a master piece, a great game like other studios can't do. No micro-transactions, no dlc, no loot box, no NFT, just a GREAT video Game!
  24. 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
  25. Nobilis1984
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Far from 90%+.
    The game has too many technical quirks and is nothing more than Dark Souls with open world.
    After all, it's more beginner-friendly since you can run away from enemies, and they don't chase you forever.
    Maximum 70% in the state.    … Expand
  26. huszarka
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    It is NOT perfect as technical and in bugs. BUT the game itself is wonderful. A big step from the near-perfect Dark Souls series. Sometimes it is extremly hard, but if you dont want to make that strategy, you can level up in elsewhere and get back later. I hope, that From Software will make more of this level of games. One of the best game in the last 10 years. It could be better inIt is NOT perfect as technical and in bugs. BUT the game itself is wonderful. A big step from the near-perfect Dark Souls series. Sometimes it is extremly hard, but if you dont want to make that strategy, you can level up in elsewhere and get back later. I hope, that From Software will make more of this level of games. One of the best game in the last 10 years. It could be better in graphics in Series X, but you wont see that level of graphics in fights really. I gave it a 10 because of the unreasonable 0 and 1 points... and because of the way, they made the formula even better!!! And not like in the Assassins Creed series :)… Expand
  27. robrcf
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Been playing since launch (approx 35hrs) and have had no issues regarding frame rate or stuttering. Game runs perfectly and looks amazing on series x with 4K hdr tv. Very difficult so requires patience. How much patience depends on your hand eye coordination and general skills as a gamer. A bit of research on boss fights make it more manageable if you’re struggling (YouTube vids areBeen playing since launch (approx 35hrs) and have had no issues regarding frame rate or stuttering. Game runs perfectly and looks amazing on series x with 4K hdr tv. Very difficult so requires patience. How much patience depends on your hand eye coordination and general skills as a gamer. A bit of research on boss fights make it more manageable if you’re struggling (YouTube vids are great).

    Probably my top single player experience of all time so far. New to souls games.    … Expand
  28. SofaJockeyUK
    Mar 10, 2022
    7
    I can't rate this less than 7 because there's clearly a quality game here, but the impenetrable design and frustrating experience makes this a pretty miserable experience. After 20 hours in Limgrave and increasingly resorting to online guides to find a way to progress, I've had enough.
  29. 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
  30. Luitondo
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    First of like to mention, I'm on Xbox series X. I haven't had any problems that people mention, framerate or otherwise. I bought digital, and have it installed directly to xbox console. In the past, I learned not to let games upset me. I would now normally turn off the game and come back later. I will not break another controller or TV. It's been some time that I've even had the thought.First of like to mention, I'm on Xbox series X. I haven't had any problems that people mention, framerate or otherwise. I bought digital, and have it installed directly to xbox console. In the past, I learned not to let games upset me. I would now normally turn off the game and come back later. I will not break another controller or TV. It's been some time that I've even had the thought. This game brought it back. But I seem to like this punishment, it draws me in. It is so beautifully crafted. A genuine work of art. I would like to tell in detail, but I feel you should experience it for yourself. If you're anything like me, you would love this difficult gameplay, at the same time respect it. This is definitely GOTY. … Expand
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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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