Elden Ring

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. Inquisidor44
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Desafiante
    Neblina bien utilizada Superior a bugison forbbiden west
    Mundo abierto de ensueño
    Amigable para nuevos jugadores
    Graficazos de la leche
    No es una prioridad pero si un jugazo    … Expand
  2. Creten
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    I’m only 8 hours in but…WOW! I’m enjoying every bit. This is my first dark soulsesk game and it is not disappointing me one bit. Praise elden ring !
  3. Croko
    Feb 28, 2022
    1
    I personally think this game is overhyped. *Note, i have played this game for 10 hours.

    Now before you rage at least hear me out, or i dunno read the summary at the end. Now to be fair, this game has next gen graphics that are beautiful and certainly one for your desktop wallpaper but not that much else. The character design is in depth and makes you feel like you have inserted    I personally think this game is overhyped. *Note, i have played this game for 10 hours.

    Now before you rage at least hear me out, or i dunno read the summary at the end.

    Now to be fair, this game has next gen graphics that are beautiful and certainly one for your desktop wallpaper but not that much else.
    The character design is in depth and makes you feel like you have inserted yourself into this world.

    BUT,

    The AI in this game is abysmal, they patrol the same line no matter what, day in and day out. Their perception is absolutely atrocious and you can sneak around them easily, too easily. You can also just sprint around literally any enemy and effectively become invincible. For a triple A release i do expect better. You end up killing the same footsoldiers in the same forest over and over which slows progress to a complete halt. Oh yeah, and THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT CORPSES. Come on man, at least be cautious about a **** corpse in the road. The voice acting also leaves this game with something to be desired. Every line feels like it is delivered with no emotion, anger or despair. Nothing.

    The "open world" is also very open, true, BUT it fails to fill its openness which is very disappointing. It fills itself with these stale enemies that feel like robots, not humans. Some loot that is completely useless for a majority of the game and vast expanses of admittedly beautiful views. BUT THE FOLIAGE is atrocious. The animation when you look closely is the same waving back and forth of stale fronds despite the direction of wind. Everything feels plastic with moving parts like a machine which is disappointing to say the least.

    The combat also is very clunky. I have played as bandit and astrologer and both control pretty badly. If you dodge continuously you effectively become invincible which defeats the purpose of good timing. The stamina recharges so quickly it might as well not even be a mechanic. The flasks are a good system that i can appreciate but the way they refuel is silly. Having to kill a group of enemies is stupid as it is inconsistent with which groups you can gain them on. Also lack of invulnerability frames means one attack can spell immediate death on you which is frustrating and leaves me feeling cheated.

    There is very little indication of where you are meant to go at all. I understand it is an open game but the only clue is the direction of the light shining from the light respawn point things which do this regardless of level meaning you might end up fighting the first real boss with the same gear you started off with, unfortunately i fell into this trap.

    Even furthermore, a complete lack of story, or at least a well explained version at the beginning leaves me feeling like there is no point to anything you do. The vague explanation in the powerpoint presentation "cutscene" at the beginning is not very motivational and does not make me want to discover what a tarnished is or why i want the elden ring so much. Even if it elaborates later into the story, i'm afraid it will be too little, too late.

    In summary, i must declare this game a victim of over hyping. Too high expectations have crashed this hype train. I will admit, amazing graphics (that aren't plants) and a good premise. However a combination of terrible AI, bad voice acting, an empty husk of a world, bad combat and an utterly unforgiving and vaguely signed world makes for a terrible first experience. Overall, not worth the money or time    … Expand
  4. Nidgey
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, had no issues with it. I'm very glad to have the chance to play this wonderful game.
  5. Loganmane
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, absolute blast that will keep your interest for however long you play. Beautiful landscapes and locations
  6. Ifth6
    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
  7. Baldhunter
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    I can only rate how Elden Ring is for me on the Xbox Series S. I've had no problems, no stutters, no frame drops, multiplayer works, it's running the way it supposed to. It looks exactly like it did in all the advertising and network test (if it looked bad to some why did they buy it and then complain about it?) It's also exactly what Fromsoft said it was, an open worlds souls game.I can only rate how Elden Ring is for me on the Xbox Series S. I've had no problems, no stutters, no frame drops, multiplayer works, it's running the way it supposed to. It looks exactly like it did in all the advertising and network test (if it looked bad to some why did they buy it and then complain about it?) It's also exactly what Fromsoft said it was, an open worlds souls game.
    Anyway I'm a Nintendo guy and I bought my Xbox so I could play this game and am not disappointed. It's also my first souls game since Dark Souls 1 first came out and I'm loving it, lots of dying even to the first enemy but it can be done with some time and practice. It's huge too, 40 hours in and I haven't even gotten out of the first area, too busy exploring and dying and trying to power up as much as possible, the world isn't empty, it just doesn't have a million markers on the map telling you exactly where everything is, you have to go look for it.    … Expand
  8. Uhluhtk
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This is my new favorite game of all time and I would highly recommend the game to any and all. This is the most beautiful fun and dense open world I have ever played. I truly don't understand how anyone could give this true masterpiece with a zero.
  9. corixa9651
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    From Software with another big winner. Incredible variety and level design.

    11/10
  10. DAGC
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    El Juego es un total despropósito. Se supone que es una propiedad intelectual nueva, y parece más bien Dark Souls 4 con caballo.
    Gráficamente es horrendo, con pésimo rendimiento en todas las plataformas.
  11. Destinite
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Look at all the edgelords with their invalid criticisms..."bad colors"? This ain't olli olli rainbowland mf
  12. SeRGRiGA
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Великолепная игра!
    Игра десятилетия!
    Всем без исключений рекомендуется пройти это прекрасное приключение!
    Браво
  13. Kbjjkkvv
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Best fromsoftware work yet. Game is perfect mix of gameplay of dark souls/bloodborne and open world like zelda:botw
  14. sadjhasdjasd
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    having to give it a low score because the game is getting bombarded with such high uncredible ratings,

    Yes the game must be so good for you if you have a lot of experience for souls games but from a new players perspective, this game is terrible, its confusing and plain boring.
  15. 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
  16. Strayda
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Started playing on the night of the release and im almost 40 hours in, i have seen many reviews and was really hyped for this game. Im a big Fromsoftware fan and the souls series, this game in no different. The game is Insanely big, spend the first 30 hours in the first 3 zones taking my own path doing everything i can find in every zone before taking on the main boss. I have seen theStarted playing on the night of the release and im almost 40 hours in, i have seen many reviews and was really hyped for this game. Im a big Fromsoftware fan and the souls series, this game in no different. The game is Insanely big, spend the first 30 hours in the first 3 zones taking my own path doing everything i can find in every zone before taking on the main boss. I have seen the reactions of people having a hard time with the first big boss (margit) which wasn't the case for me after spending the first 20 hours in the first 2 zones i easily defeated margit, and i feel like this is how the game should be tackled, exploring is a big key to succes in this game and if this isn't something you like then this might not be the souls game for you.. the game is massive and to be honest will be sad when my journey ends at the end of the game.

    I had a couple of issue's with the horse controls and are wonky at times, the fall height also has its issue's..
    FPS issue's on XBSX are horrible some times when its rains the FPS dips belows 30 sometimes, also had some boss fights which weren't ideal at all making dodging a mess some times getting me killed.
    This might be an issue because i outleveled the zones and took my sweet time exploring but the game feels alot easier then other titles, bosses seem alot easier. I had a couple of bosses in my 40 hours play through that took me around an hour of trying but that was about it. DS3 took me about 2-3 hours for bosses to finish (sulyvahn)    … Expand
  17. OliRock92
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    A big map doesn't make a better game. Uninteresting, bland and boring. Doesn't deserve any of it's perfect scores. Heck, doesn't deserve more than a 6 if you stretch it a lot. The controls are just as bad as the "story" and visuals. The character feels heavy and moves so slow. Feels clunky. Sound was also uninteresting. Nothing sticks to mind. So, a very below average game that wasA big map doesn't make a better game. Uninteresting, bland and boring. Doesn't deserve any of it's perfect scores. Heck, doesn't deserve more than a 6 if you stretch it a lot. The controls are just as bad as the "story" and visuals. The character feels heavy and moves so slow. Feels clunky. Sound was also uninteresting. Nothing sticks to mind. So, a very below average game that was overhyped by possibly one of the most toxic fanbases there are.… Expand
  18. adamthereviewer
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game should be called Dark Souls 4. For every fan of FROMSoftware this is definitely a must. One thing that I am not sure about is the use of open world (of field). Server issues should also be addressed, I assume the problems are temporary.
  19. joelxboxer
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    one of the best games I have played, I feel very nice because of this game, I strongly recommend it
  20. XBOTSUCK
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    This **** runs terrible on Xbox, play on ps5 where you load in faster and more. Terrible on Xbox all I gotta say
  21. 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
  22. Quattrus
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    If your tv doesn't have VRR on your tv, don't take this game!
    The frame rate is so catastrophic and drops so often from 60fps to 35fps that you will miss Blight Town on xbox 360.
    It makes the game unplayable and gives me a headache. This game has clearly not been optimized on the Xbox Serie X yet more powerful than the ps5. This is really dirty work on the part of from software. As    If your tv doesn't have VRR on your tv, don't take this game!
    The frame rate is so catastrophic and drops so often from 60fps to 35fps that you will miss Blight Town on xbox 360.
    It makes the game unplayable and gives me a headache.
    This game has clearly not been optimized on the Xbox Serie X yet more powerful than the ps5.
    This is really dirty work on the part of from software.
    As with Cyberpunk 2077, finish your games before releasing them!    … Expand
  23. LauMei
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of all time. Best open world in terms of freedom and exploration since Skyrim.
  24. juantanamobae
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    My real rating is probably an 8 out of 10. However, too many people review bombing it seems because they don't understand this game is in its own genre and isn't a Ubisoft open-world hand-holding experience so I'm giving my review a +1 stat boost. This game its hard its unforgiving and not meant to be a shut off your brain and glide through experience. If that's what you are looking for,My real rating is probably an 8 out of 10. However, too many people review bombing it seems because they don't understand this game is in its own genre and isn't a Ubisoft open-world hand-holding experience so I'm giving my review a +1 stat boost. This game its hard its unforgiving and not meant to be a shut off your brain and glide through experience. If that's what you are looking for, please please don't let the cool aesthetic of the game make you buy it, it is not for you.

    As for the technical issues, I'm on a 120hz VRR capable tv so it all looks fine to me. I am also against those giving the game a zero for something that will be further optimized with upcoming patches so another +1 stat boost in my review.

    The open world is deep and rich with so many places, corners, nooks, and crannies to explore. It can be overwhelming but there's no foul in looking through guides online or on youtube.

    The combat ranges from challenging to absolutely brutal, but you can run away go in another direction and return when you're stronger and you have more experience with less difficult opponents.

    This is my first souls-like and I'm glad I got it, I am enjoying myself but I'm also not capable of binge playing it like others, I feel this will be a game I go into for 1-2 hours a week to slowly grind away at it.

    No, the graphics aren't next gen but graphics arent everything in a game. the game's aesthetic, enemy variety, environmental vistas are all quite stunning.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. OnikDovahkiin
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Feels like Skyrim and Zelda BOTW on steriods. Amazing game to get yourself lost with
  27. Jurnte
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Great game ! Sucks u in from the start. The graphics could be better but it doesn't bother me while gaming. The online functions aren't working properly but be patient ppl.
  28. Urbain
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    Ignore the haters, no way should it get less than a score of 8, I have logged around 15 hours and yes there are some slight performance issues (Xbox series x) in very detailed areas and there was some initial logging in errors, however this game for me delivers and is utterly breathtaking.

    Combat is fun, I have died a lot only to brush myself off and go again or go away find something    Ignore the haters, no way should it get less than a score of 8, I have logged around 15 hours and yes there are some slight performance issues (Xbox series x) in very detailed areas and there was some initial logging in errors, however this game for me delivers and is utterly breathtaking.

    Combat is fun, I have died a lot only to brush myself off and go again or go away find something else to do level up a bit then come back to finish the job. The scale of the world is incredible and immersive. You will become overwhelmed and lost at times, this for me is part of the fun of an RPG.

    There is a a lot to do and see in Elden Ring and it’s going to keep me entertained for quite sometime it should never be how quickly it takes to get to the end but the journey itself. Thank you     … Expand
  29. meren192
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Aside form some performance issues this game is one of my favourites. Level of freedom and sence of discovery is staggering.
  30. NikeSnow
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    I really hated soul games. Never could get into them. So I was never good for the challenge. This game?! Is really really good. If something is too hard I just go somewhere else and rank up and come back. Really enjoy the creativity and thoughtfulness of this game for new players. I only wish it had the classic quest menu. It would be a lot easier to track quest, but I see why it’s notI really hated soul games. Never could get into them. So I was never good for the challenge. This game?! Is really really good. If something is too hard I just go somewhere else and rank up and come back. Really enjoy the creativity and thoughtfulness of this game for new players. I only wish it had the classic quest menu. It would be a lot easier to track quest, but I see why it’s not needed for this game.… 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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