Elden Ring

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. Fermont
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    From Software make amazing, challenging and envolving immersive games, Elden Ring it’s incredible
  2. TheAshenBro
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    TRY FINGER BUT HOLE.

    Just amazing, all of what darksouls couldnt be Elden Ring does it with prime.
  3. DisclosedClub
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I'm not going to lie to you, it's pretty hard. The game lacks difficulty options, forcing players to either rise to the occasion and enjoy the rigor of fights where you dodge attack after attack performed by colossal bosses, or get mad because they can't manage to time their rolls and write a bad review on metacritic. That being said, the game does feel a bit grindy in the beginning,I'm not going to lie to you, it's pretty hard. The game lacks difficulty options, forcing players to either rise to the occasion and enjoy the rigor of fights where you dodge attack after attack performed by colossal bosses, or get mad because they can't manage to time their rolls and write a bad review on metacritic. That being said, the game does feel a bit grindy in the beginning, especially if giants scare you. It also lacks a simple main story, opting instead to give detail and plenty of backstory to its npc's and the world itself and making you the player figure things out. Your destiny won't be found nested in dialogue options, lengthy cutscenes, and a clear-cut path, it'll be what you make it. If you're up for the challenge, get Elden Ring and enjoy one of the greatest games out there.… Expand
  4. Fluxcapacitor
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Most these kids giving negative reviews wouldn't know a good game if it hit them upside the head. If you need your hand held, this game isn't for you. If you don't appreciate a challenge, this game isn't for you. If all you want to do is rush through everything and don't enjoy the experience of exploring and finding secrets, this game isn't for you. If you can't appreciate cryptic storyMost these kids giving negative reviews wouldn't know a good game if it hit them upside the head. If you need your hand held, this game isn't for you. If you don't appreciate a challenge, this game isn't for you. If all you want to do is rush through everything and don't enjoy the experience of exploring and finding secrets, this game isn't for you. If you can't appreciate cryptic story telling, and don't enjoy the mysterious wonder it brings, this game isn't for you.

    This game is a breath of fresh air among the convoluted and bloated open world game we typically get today. It's a masterclass in level design, enemy design, combat, RPG mechanics, exploration, dungeon crawling, and more. The game is absolutely massive in scale, and with 50 hours in I've hardly scratched the surface. The reviews are justified and the hype is real. And I'm saying this not as a fanboy, but as a first time player of FromSoftware games.    … Expand
  5. MammonCZ
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    GOTY ❤️ this game is masterpis 70 level 65 Hours in game. yeah and it's my first souls. game
  6. VantD
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    I love the frenzy and difficulty that each boss fight presents. In addition, the exploitation is very well implemented because the empty areas are reduced so that it is possible to recover your runes again.
  7. Slinko
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    An incredibly fun and refreshing game that I know I am going to play again. It gives me a sense of wonder and adventure that I have not felt in gaming in years.
  8. rubensmiranda
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The game is extremely addictive, you can't stop playing. The open world is absolutely incredible, with many mysteries to be discovered and unraveled which makes exploration the game's hallmark. The graphics may not be the best out there, but the art direction is one of the best I've seen in a game. The introduction of jumping and horseback riding modified (improved) the dynamics of theThe game is extremely addictive, you can't stop playing. The open world is absolutely incredible, with many mysteries to be discovered and unraveled which makes exploration the game's hallmark. The graphics may not be the best out there, but the art direction is one of the best I've seen in a game. The introduction of jumping and horseback riding modified (improved) the dynamics of the traditional soulslike. I haven't been so fascinated by a game since The Witcher 3.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. jcvandan
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Incredible life consuming experience. The ultimate evolution of the Soulsborne formula, and incredibly has still kept From's tight level design where it really matters (i.e. the core path).

    Gaming catnip.
  11. PhilipViegas
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Talvez o melhor jogo da Fromsoftware, um excelente rpg de mundo aberto e cheio de segredos, dependendo do seu jeito de jogar vai consumir mais de 100 horas do seu tempo apenas na campanha principal, seus problemas são apenas técnicos no quesito de otimização para os consolos, mas sem duvidas é um jogo lindo de se vê.… Expand
  12. NLThomas
    Mar 3, 2022
    8
    Where to start.

    Well let's begin with all the 10/10 reviews. I do believe it is a amazing game, and I really enjoy it, but it has its flaws. Network code: not much improvement from dark souls 3 and in general, online is a bit hard to get into. Had one item activated that should summon me into other people their world when they got invaded but never happened. PC build/stable FPS:    Where to start.

    Well let's begin with all the 10/10 reviews. I do believe it is a amazing game, and I really enjoy it, but it has its flaws.

    Network code: not much improvement from dark souls 3 and in general, online is a bit hard to get into. Had one item activated that should summon me into other people their world when they got invaded but never happened.

    PC build/stable FPS: It is From Software their first open world and mistakes will be made. Where I didn't have too bad of a FPS drop on pc, I know others did. And I sure had some awful frame drops myself during certain fights. In the end, it will be patched out rather sooner then later so I do not feel like it is too far of a point to judge on.

    Open world: Their first open world and they nailed it. The moment you step out of the introduction area, you can go wherever you wish to go in a stunning looking world. Walk around and stumble upon a cave? Well it has some neat loot in it and worth a grab. By far the best open world game for me.

    Difficulty: The game can be as difficult or easy as you make it. The first boss people seem to be having issues with is Margrit, who is indeed difficult. But it teaches you to do something else. Go out and explore, level up, get stronger weapons and then return to properly fight him.

    Everything together, it is a solid 8 out of 10 for me. Not everything is perfect, but which game is? A true love letter to the fans of the dark souls series.    … Expand
  13. PotatoMaster69
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    The 2 best games of the decade legend of Zelda breath of the wild & Dark souls have been combined in to a masterpiece a must play
  14. SaadQais
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This is the best experience I have ever seen in gaining and I'm sure I will play this game for 10 years at least
  15. CptnElite
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda alguna es la mejor obra de From.
    Llevo aproximadamente unas 20-30 horas de juego y encuentro varias de las nuevas mecánicas sumamente entretenidas.
    Dentro de las innovaciónes, la que más me llamó la atención es la de aplicar cenizas/artes de guerra a el arma que quieras y hacer que mejoren de la forma que desees, esto abre la posibilidad de builds híbridas que anteriormente eran imposibles.
    Por ejemplo:
    Mi personaje es mago de combate pero en algunas ocasiones me encuentro con enemigos resistentes a la magia o que simplemente reciben muy poco daño, por lo tanto, requiero de un poco de daño divino, eléctrico, de fuego o un poco de buffs como curación o juramento sagrado.
    Otra mecánica que disfruto mucho es la de contraataque, esto permite a jugadores oxidados o nuevos asestar golpes de alto daño sin requerir mucha habilidad y sin exponerse tanto al enemigo.
    El sistema de mundo abierto permite una exploración sumamente amplia, así como sorpresas inesperadas como los subterráneos.
    Pero... Como todo lo bueno, también hay algunas cosas malas.
    Entre los detalles que me parecieron algo..... Desepcionantes, está la cantidad de material reciclado, entre esto se encuentran las animaciones.
    Diablillos/esclavos de lothrick.
    Avatares del arbol/Demonio del refugio.
    Caballeros superiores/caballeros de lothrick.
    "gordos de machete" /legionarios de harald y juso el borracho.
    Gargolas/Gárgolas de morne.
    Aliento diagonal de los dragones/aliento de fuego de midir.
    Basiliscos/basiliscos. Cangrejo/cangrejo. Un jefe en la aldea de los alvinos/demonio de Aries..... Por favor, incluso pusieron los perros :v. También encontré algunas estructuras (chozas y cabañas) que literalmente fueron copiadas de la hoguera de asentamiento de los no muertos. Por último, las mazmorras básicas como minas y criptas tienden a ser un poco repetitivas variando únicamente en la disposición de enemigos, nivel y algunas secciones de las mismas, siento que pudieron haber hecho un diseño único para todas y cada una de ellas. Como conclusión: el juego es extremadamente bueno, presenta varios desafíos justos y sobre todo, es divertido explorar y progresar a lo largo del mundo. Los detalles como las animaciones recicladas y lo ligeramente monótono de las mazmorras puede ser dejado de lado si uno se enfoca en divertirse e investigar el mundo    … Expand
  16. Admiralhackbar4
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Fromsofts finest, feels like a culmination of the past 10+ years. The inclusion of Guard Counters and Sekiros posture system removes the jank from Dark Souls III's combat, and the world and story are the best they've ever been.
  17. Riverhawk
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Best game I've played in years, very addicting. Leaving 10 stars to cancel out one of the whiners
  18. TurboViper
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i have a tv with VRR, so im not experiencing any frame issues.. plays pretty smooth/clean. i finally killed the cat/watchdog ...
    and the online/multiplayer part was patched maybe a day after it released, and im getting smooth frames, and the frames change depending on the area.. im guessing it was patched also..    … 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. 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
  21. Mike787619
    Mar 2, 2022
    7
    I was enjoying the game for the first 30 or so hours, now I honestly do see why the reviews are so mixed. The game is good, don’t get me wrong, but I feel it’s just a bit too cheap. Everything attacks so fast, there’s no breaks to get in a shot without taking damage, or to heal. Everything one shots you even when you’re leveled up, it’s just not as good as the other from soft games. II was enjoying the game for the first 30 or so hours, now I honestly do see why the reviews are so mixed. The game is good, don’t get me wrong, but I feel it’s just a bit too cheap. Everything attacks so fast, there’s no breaks to get in a shot without taking damage, or to heal. Everything one shots you even when you’re leveled up, it’s just not as good as the other from soft games. I don’t know what they were thinking with this. None of the other games were like this, I’ve played them all through many times. This game needed more time in development, it seems.… Expand
  22. Anonweb3
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Literally the greatest of all time. I've been a gamer for 23 years now , I review games , I buy every single game including zanki zero , code realize etc. and games nobody's ever heard of . I've played them all . Eldin ring on my series X is The GOAT. GOTC, game of the century . I don't think I need to say more .
  23. GetAmpt
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    The only reason it's not getting a 10 from me is because of the input lag. Other than that, it's the best souls experience you can ask for. The people giving it a bad score are either paid actors or just like to **** online about a genre they don't understand and refuse to learn. Hands down one of the greatest games ever made. No loot boxes, **** microtransactions. Just an amazing singleThe only reason it's not getting a 10 from me is because of the input lag. Other than that, it's the best souls experience you can ask for. The people giving it a bad score are either paid actors or just like to **** online about a genre they don't understand and refuse to learn. Hands down one of the greatest games ever made. No loot boxes, **** microtransactions. Just an amazing single player/coop experience.… Expand
  24. 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.
  25. Git_gud_nub
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Git Gud, also good game, needs some optimization but really addictive and fun, although the margit and godric are kinda hard for being player's first boss, i know you should level up amd try again but there's no clear message and most players don't like to stand down, maybe a message after your first margit death should mention you should explore and level up and try again if you're havingGit Gud, also good game, needs some optimization but really addictive and fun, although the margit and godric are kinda hard for being player's first boss, i know you should level up amd try again but there's no clear message and most players don't like to stand down, maybe a message after your first margit death should mention you should explore and level up and try again if you're having difficulty… Expand
  26. PaddyPsychs
    Mar 2, 2022
    7
    I have now played the game through twice. About 60 hours per run. I'm very aware that I still have lots left to do, but in the interest of getting a review out in timely fashion this was the way to do it. I played on a pure strength build my first run, second was dragon magic.

    Let's start with the things I like about the game. There are a lot of them. + Gorgeuosly crafted open world. If    I have now played the game through twice. About 60 hours per run. I'm very aware that I still have lots left to do, but in the interest of getting a review out in timely fashion this was the way to do it. I played on a pure strength build my first run, second was dragon magic.

    Let's start with the things I like about the game. There are a lot of them. + Gorgeuosly crafted open world. If you can see something in the distance    … Expand
  27. MideonNViscera
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    I've always been looking forward to Elden Ring, but I was getting a bit worried as we got closer to release as I saw how many people were hyped for it. I was afraid with them going open world, and the apparent mainstream appeal, that it would be Baby Dark Souls.

    Well, my fears were unfounded. Going open world didn't impede this game at all, it elevated it. Almost every square inch of    I've always been looking forward to Elden Ring, but I was getting a bit worried as we got closer to release as I saw how many people were hyped for it. I was afraid with them going open world, and the apparent mainstream appeal, that it would be Baby Dark Souls.

    Well, my fears were unfounded. Going open world didn't impede this game at all, it elevated it. Almost every square inch of this game is beautiful, unique, and most importantly, full of new experiences. I feel actual joy exploring this land, when usually in an open world game I just zero in on the waypoint so I can quickly kill the enemies and finish whatever lame quest I am on.

    There have been a few additions to the Souls gameplay, such as a jump button and stealth. I was surprised to see stealth, but after playing a bit I can't really imagine getting around this world without it.

    I could probably babble on about this game for awhile, but really I'm just writing this review to spite the babies!    … Expand
  28. JSky221
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game so far! Love the open world and the boss battles have been very fun and challenging.
  29. lol12445
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    There are a lot of people who hate this game and the hate is not justified.
  30. Axelx12
    Mar 2, 2022
    0
    Game is glitchy laggy long load times not good knock off demon souls lol joke
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Metascore
96

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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