Elden Ring

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

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  1. 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
  2. paulorodrigo
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    nao sou muito fa da serie soul like mais esse jogo ficou foda pra caralho e eu peguei tanto a versao do series x como a do ps5 pq o jogo e muito bom mesmo
  3. xMoose60x
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Love this game. There is a ton of build diversity and plenty of weapons or spells that you can use. You’re not limited to using the “best” weapons and builds. There are a few difficulty spikes when the enemies in a new area get a lot stronger, but if you just explore the world you should be able to level up easily. This game has a lot to do and it never felt like I was grinding. ThereLove this game. There is a ton of build diversity and plenty of weapons or spells that you can use. You’re not limited to using the “best” weapons and builds. There are a few difficulty spikes when the enemies in a new area get a lot stronger, but if you just explore the world you should be able to level up easily. This game has a lot to do and it never felt like I was grinding. There are always new dungeons or bosses you find and the satisfaction after finally taken down a tough boss feels great. One of my favorite game.… Expand
  4. buchweizen
    Mar 26, 2022
    9
    I liked the previous souls games and this one is the best so far. The world is fun to explore and looks great. The difficulty seems a bit more doable and bosses are varied. Definitely check this out if you like other from software games but this will probably not change you didn’t like previous instances.
  5. Rigol3r
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game is Amazing, so much to do and see, I’m 60 hours in and I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface of what there is to discover. The only reason I didn’t give it a 10 was because of PVP being incredibly one-sided most of the time but that doesn’t really take away from the overall experience.… Expand
  6. Shadiestace
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    Having very little experience completing a souls game. I put myself at the task of finally taking down this game. It took a lot of work multiple restarts of new characters finding different styles and guides to help me out. Yes I did beat it first using the astrologer. It was not easy by no stretch in fact my second time through the game I did the vagabond and used the glorious goldenHaving very little experience completing a souls game. I put myself at the task of finally taking down this game. It took a lot of work multiple restarts of new characters finding different styles and guides to help me out. Yes I did beat it first using the astrologer. It was not easy by no stretch in fact my second time through the game I did the vagabond and used the glorious golden halberd which did make most bosses feel super easy but once I took one the dual wielding great swords did this game feel truly special. All of this to say that the freedom in this game is what truly sets itself apart from former games in the series and the unguided nature of the game sets it apart from other open world games minus a few that did it first. I recommend giving this game a try and once you do finally beat this massive undertaking give new game plus a try as well and don’t be afraid to hit every single spot in the game it makes it that much sweeter.… Expand
  7. HalfGreenThumb
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    Premetto che da amante dei giochi From potrei essere di parte, pur riconoscendo che ha dei difetti che From si porta dietro dai tempi di Demon non posso non elogiare il mostruoso lavoro fatto sull' open world, che ê il più ricco e sicuramente il migliore che ho mai provato, e videogioco dal Commodor 64. Sotto il punto di vista artistico ê immensamente oltre lo standard dei tripla APremetto che da amante dei giochi From potrei essere di parte, pur riconoscendo che ha dei difetti che From si porta dietro dai tempi di Demon non posso non elogiare il mostruoso lavoro fatto sull' open world, che ê il più ricco e sicuramente il migliore che ho mai provato, e videogioco dal Commodor 64. Sotto il punto di vista artistico ê immensamente oltre lo standard dei tripla A odierni, il game play già ottimo ê stato ampliato rendendolo ancora più tattico, così come la parte ruolistica, ma soprattutto ê immenso, quasi 220 ore di gioco x i completisti in blind run.
    Peccato per i difetti che ho citato e alcune armi palesemente rotte fino alla 2 patch, altrimenti avrebbe davvero sfiorato il 10.    … Expand
  8. TnDev
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    I haven't finished elden ring yet, however, I suspect I'm getting close. This is my first souls type game, and I can say without a doubt this game is very accessible to players new to the painful power struggle that is a fromsoft game. That being said instead of praising the game I will point out my only real problem with the game. Simply put, the game is extremely unintuitive, this can beI haven't finished elden ring yet, however, I suspect I'm getting close. This is my first souls type game, and I can say without a doubt this game is very accessible to players new to the painful power struggle that is a fromsoft game. That being said instead of praising the game I will point out my only real problem with the game. Simply put, the game is extremely unintuitive, this can be seen in the way lock-ons work, as well as in navigating the menus. This is nowhere more apparent than in the quest design, and I absolutely adore the open ended quest design, however there are a lot of times when you are given a quest unexpectedly, and then must remember a name or location with no way to repeat dialog. It's frustrating at times but the rest of the game completely sweeps away this frustration. TLDR: The HUD and Menus are bad, and the quest design is annoying… Expand
  9. SundayBacon
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    Nicht das beste FromSoft game aber in den Top 3. Es ist wesentlich Einsteigerfreundlicher und wenn man es direkt mit DS1-3, Sekiro, Bloodborne, etc. vergleicht ist es schon ziemlich einfach. Das fällt erst so richtig auf wenn man ins New Game + kommt- was früher das ganze Spiel bei jedem Durchgang noch ein gutes Stück schwerer gemacht hat- Ist bei Elden Ring schlechter ausbalanciert daNicht das beste FromSoft game aber in den Top 3. Es ist wesentlich Einsteigerfreundlicher und wenn man es direkt mit DS1-3, Sekiro, Bloodborne, etc. vergleicht ist es schon ziemlich einfach. Das fällt erst so richtig auf wenn man ins New Game + kommt- was früher das ganze Spiel bei jedem Durchgang noch ein gutes Stück schwerer gemacht hat- Ist bei Elden Ring schlechter ausbalanciert da wenn man alles erkundet und das Spiel im ersten durchlauf abschließt, man extrem überlevelt ist und erst wieder im 4-5 Durchgang ins schwitzen kommt. Abgesehen davon grenzt es an Perfektion:
    Die Spielwelt regt zum erkunden an. Jeder point of interest belohnt jeden Besuch. Allg. Das Belohnungssystem ist einfach extrem gut. Die Atmosphäre wird mit FromSoft typischer stimmungsvollen Musik ergänzt. Die Bosskämpfe sind abwechslungsreich (auch wenn hier und dort mal recycelt wurde)und machen extrem Laune auf mehr. NPCs können seit einem jüngsten Update auf der Karte eingesehen werden- was früher extrem kryptisch war- NPCs und ihre quests werden dadurch ein wenig transparenter. Ohne Vorkenntnisse zur Souls Reihe hätte das Game eine glatte 10 bekommen!    … Expand
  10. hrafn81
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    As someone who avoided "souls" games, this one really blew me away! When my last try was "Demon's Souls" on the PS3 and I walked away from it near the beginning, thinking this was just not something I wanted to waste my time on, I never took Elden Ring serious as something I would play. From recommendations and watching some streams, I figured why not give it a shot. And wow, with the HUGEAs someone who avoided "souls" games, this one really blew me away! When my last try was "Demon's Souls" on the PS3 and I walked away from it near the beginning, thinking this was just not something I wanted to waste my time on, I never took Elden Ring serious as something I would play. From recommendations and watching some streams, I figured why not give it a shot. And wow, with the HUGE open world you didn't even have to bother about the bosses till you really felt the urge for it.
    With this open world concept, the entire "souls" genre changes, leaving the difficulty scaling up to the players. You can try to tackle the bosses head on, doing the old school masochist style marathon to the final boss, or you can run around and explore, expand your arsenal with weapons and spells and even level up as you please, before returning to the "now very easy" headaches known as bosses.

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

    I have personally played through this game three times by now, it should be considered as addictive as crack!    … Expand
  11. Marineclown312
    Apr 13, 2022
    9
    Upon starting this game, I realized that I had underestimated how hard this game was going to be. I was unfamiliar with the levelling system, I had trouble with the combat, all of the symptoms of "first souls game" syndrome. After a while of trying, grinding, and dying, I finally understood. I finally understood the magical game hiding behind the difficulty mask. I was immersed in theUpon starting this game, I realized that I had underestimated how hard this game was going to be. I was unfamiliar with the levelling system, I had trouble with the combat, all of the symptoms of "first souls game" syndrome. After a while of trying, grinding, and dying, I finally understood. I finally understood the magical game hiding behind the difficulty mask. I was immersed in the breathtaking graphics, the complex lore, and the grinding of armaments. But be warned; and this is a bit of a hot take. The game only starts to be fun after you beat the first story boss. Even though I am very far from completing the game, I can confidently say that I am extremely happy and satisfied with my purchase of Elden Ring… Expand
  12. SeT1kTak
    May 27, 2022
    9
    First 10h of gameplay, I made a conclusion that I have to make fun by myself, but after I spend some time to find something interesting I understood that even to me who can't stand the "make fun by myself" games It was so exciting. The most interesting part of this game, starting like at lvl 40 and ending at the finish.
  13. fishfvcker69420
    May 30, 2022
    9
    This is the first soulsborne game that I have ever played and it's probably one of my most favorite games. Although after getting all the endings, getting all achievements, and also completing all dungeons, there's not really much that I want to do. Other people probably just try out different builds or do challenges or something like that but I just don't really want to do that. Overall,This is the first soulsborne game that I have ever played and it's probably one of my most favorite games. Although after getting all the endings, getting all achievements, and also completing all dungeons, there's not really much that I want to do. Other people probably just try out different builds or do challenges or something like that but I just don't really want to do that. Overall, great game. … Expand
  14. vogeci668
    Jun 6, 2022
    9
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  15. ogii
    Jul 10, 2022
    9
    Best soulsborne game before dark souls 3.If you like souls-like games you should DEFINITELY try it.From Software did it.I don't think there is a chance for this game to be bad :)
  16. Footolettuce
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    Loads of content, great art direction, good graphics, good story, great gameplay and great boss fights.
    This was my first from software game and i can safely say that i will be playing the others after this.
  17. sandu1337
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    Must play game!
    World rendering, Weapon clipping and hitbox issues. However a majority of the bosses are fresh and fun and great. Some bosses are just lazy but other Dark Souls games have had this issue. But this doesnt excuse them fromy
  18. solarx
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One thing Elden ring does well is that it gives the player a choice. At the start the tree sentinel as well as multiple hidden bosses can be averted by simply walking away from them.this paired with the collosal open world gives Elden ring a sense of freedom which is lacked in other from soft games like blood borne. Don’t get me wrong,bloodborne is a very good game,but it lacks the sense of freedom with cramped city passages as well as a lack of save points against Elden rings huge quantity of graces. By following a different golden path in Elden ring you can bypass the storm front castle and head straight to caelid. you have freedom to go where you want when but the difficulty of enemies combined with the low strength of your starting gear helps reel explorative players back on to the story path without physically putting up a wall… Expand
  19. Jaggerwook
    Sep 23, 2022
    9
    I've put many hours into this game, and I can finally say - I am no longer maidenless.

    Would recommend.
  20. brutforce1337
    Oct 7, 2022
    9
    Evolution of a Souls series. All components are greater and feeling much more organic then before. Difficulty level is raising step by step so u will evade this Daemons Souls feeling. Graphics and animation are nice, as well, as music and sound. Great work, master Miyazaki, thank u!
    I am Malenia, Blade of Miquella!
  21. FoguelMclovin
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Excelente juego. Exigente como un buen Souls. Este es el GOTY 2022. Esperando su expansión.
  22. LittleDude
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    The best gaming experience I had in years. Incredible art style and gameplay.
  23. cyaaaa
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Amazing game, I only have a single complaint, the optimization for PC is far from being good. Other than that I would really recommend that you finish this game without cheesing any bosses. I cheesed every boss I could on my first playthrough and deeply regretted it.
  24. Goji_54
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Excelente juego, espectacular banda Sonora, apartado artístico bellísima, peleas con bosses fenomenales y una exploración de mundo abierto a la altura.
    Lo malo es en cuanto al apartado técnico, el motor gráfico de este juego ya se siente y se nota viejo, denota que ya no está a la altura de la competencia, además de caídas de frames notables y nula estabilidad de 60fps, así mismo flaquea    Excelente juego, espectacular banda Sonora, apartado artístico bellísima, peleas con bosses fenomenales y una exploración de mundo abierto a la altura.
    Lo malo es en cuanto al apartado técnico, el motor gráfico de este juego ya se siente y se nota viejo, denota que ya no está a la altura de la competencia, además de caídas de frames notables y nula estabilidad de 60fps, así mismo flaquea en texturas, distancia de dibujado y popping
    Igualmente con todo esto es una maravilla y Goty de 2022    … Expand
  25. VoltrenXytech
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    a great addition to the soulsborne menagerie of games, its difficult and beautiful, punishing and stunning, the amount of cool weapons and unique trinkets you can find is amazing, and even though i thoroughly raged at Starscourged i think the game is amazing
  26. LeGabrielUrbano
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    This is a great game from the souls saga, together with Shekiro and Bloodborn it seems to me to be the best of the studio.
  27. ildemaro
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    Es un juego que a pesar de que es como especie de continuación de los souls no deja de ser magistral sin duda su apartado esta muy bien lograda y de verdad vale la pena jugarlo.
  28. gian_pkr
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    What to say? A masterpiece. I really enjoy the start of the game, the rest is still so good but so much more difficult. I’m now almost at the end (finish ed the story line but still have to face the last HiSense zone).
  29. dingdongwan
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    Overall the game was dammmm perfect . the type of game which i needed for years. though it lacks a bit in graphic a little bit more and its gonna break the world
  30. denizzct
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Although artistically perfect, some things are missing that I can't explain. Definitely one of the best games of the year!
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Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
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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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