Elden Ring

 Xbox Series X
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3153 Ratings

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  1. tannskaya
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    My first Souls-like / Fromsoftware game and one of the best video game experience I've ever had. This game is fantastic. I've played 150 hours of it (up to NG+2) and never felt bored. It's challenging but rewarding. Beautiful and well paced. Can't wait for the DLC...

    My only regret is that I was playing it while I was waiting for Starfield launch and now I'm in a void... I'm considering    My first Souls-like / Fromsoftware game and one of the best video game experience I've ever had. This game is fantastic. I've played 150 hours of it (up to NG+2) and never felt bored. It's challenging but rewarding. Beautiful and well paced. Can't wait for the DLC...

    My only regret is that I was playing it while I was waiting for Starfield launch and now I'm in a void... I'm considering buying Dark Souls 3 to forget Bethesda's crap, but I fear the difficulty gap. ^^'    … Expand
  2. LimitBreak
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    Pretty disappointing overall.

    The graphics are dated, and would have been considered poor on the previous generation of console hardware. Optimisation and performance is even worse, and suffers from a feeling of frames skipping. I haven't tried on a monitor with VRR but I understand that may improved the experience. In terms of gameplay. Combat will be very familiar to anyone who    Pretty disappointing overall.

    The graphics are dated, and would have been considered poor on the previous generation of console hardware. Optimisation and performance is even worse, and suffers from a feeling of frames skipping. I haven't tried on a monitor with VRR but I understand that may improved the experience.

    In terms of gameplay. Combat will be very familiar to anyone who has played the Souls games. The open world environment does little to change the overall gameplay arc and experience, and as such fans of the series will be very happy with the amount of content in the game. For me however, it was disappointing that so little has changed from previous games and it falls back on the same pattern learning and repetition as previous titles.

    Not a bad game by any means, but you should ignore any 10/10 review.    … Expand
  3. Balugasnap
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Way better than starfield, that game was terrible. If you liked starfield play this instead.
  4. tynner
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    this game is the closest we will get to a perfect open world souls game, from software really got out of their confort zone and still delivered a true gem, anything bellow an 9 for this game is just plain wrong.
  5. Laek45
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Este juego es sin duda uno de mis favoritos, tantas horas le dedique y jamas me canso.
  6. Apesolution
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    For me an absolute Must play Not Inlay dir Soulsänger Fans. Style handling Performance
  7. litnlowkey
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The most beautifully written and well crafted video game in the history of video games. Elden Ring proves to be a massively intimidating but intensely captivating experience with a focused yet ever expansive goal. The excellence of the world building provided by George R.R. Martin and the powerful writing of Hidetaka Miyazaki mesh extremely well into a very cohesive experience rivallingThe most beautifully written and well crafted video game in the history of video games. Elden Ring proves to be a massively intimidating but intensely captivating experience with a focused yet ever expansive goal. The excellence of the world building provided by George R.R. Martin and the powerful writing of Hidetaka Miyazaki mesh extremely well into a very cohesive experience rivalling the most popular intellectual property the fantasy genre has to date. Its use of the visual and interactive medium to convey messages, evoke emotion, and to inspire awe reflect the work of true masters of the craft.

    The game plays as an evolution to From Softwares flagship series, Dark Souls, with an infusion of elements from their more recent breakout hit, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It goes further to add its own unique characteristic’s providing the player with a large and varied toolset allowing for a wide choice of play-styles. It’s more subtle take on quests is impactful and requires actively engaging with games story in a way many games never come close to accomplishing. As you move through the ever-growing world, you begin to acquire the sense of just how vast the play-space is, and how small and inconsequential you feel in comparison to it. The stories multiple endings provide the ability for a second or third play through with a breath of fresh air, making great use of the games new game plus feature.

    Like all games, it doesn’t come without its flaws though. Its high difficulty being a major barrier to entry is one of the best examples, but stands as one that is important to the fundamental experience itself. Another would be its strange approach to cooperative play, being overly restrictive in the modern era of co-op games. Despite its potential flaws, Elden Ring stands as one of the very few titles worthy of the masterpiece rating.    … Expand
  8. mhseles
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    O melhor jogo que já joguei em minha vida, meu jogo favorito de todos os tempos.

    Combate excelente, exploração e senso de descoberta sem iguais. Chefes icônicos, lore brilhante, trilha sonora memorável.

    Tudo nesse jogo é incrível.
  9. Otter89
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    I originally gave this game a negative review on Steam as I found that the lack of direction really hurt the games flow. I still hold that sentiment about Elden Ring.
    I don't expect the game to give me a guided tour or arrows on the hud to tell me where exactly where to go, but at times I was wandering into zones I clearly shouldn't be in, undergeared, not high enough level and still on    I originally gave this game a negative review on Steam as I found that the lack of direction really hurt the games flow. I still hold that sentiment about Elden Ring.
    I don't expect the game to give me a guided tour or arrows on the hud to tell me where exactly where to go, but at times I was wandering into zones I clearly shouldn't be in, undergeared, not high enough level and still on like 4 flasks to top me up.

    Recently I picked this back up and followed a guide, yes I know what a scrub, but I thought that if I can get a rough guide on what weapons are where, and how I should reasonbly progress, I will then get along with this game. Sure enough, I fell in love.

    Now is this game perfect? No. Is it loyal to it's core audience? Absolutely. If Demon or Dark Souls are something you enjoyed or even love-hated for it's punish factor, you will adore this game.

    The amount of times I just took a minute to appreciate the glorious views is countless, yes even dreary Caelid. Once you get into the swing of things you really can't put the game down, it envelopes you with it's "push on" layout.

    So after clearly with a bit of a guide, I will replay this for sure, might make a meme build or even the Holiest build, Jesus Himself.    … Expand
  10. Galen_Marek_
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Hands down, Miyazaki did it again and we witnessed the best game that FromSoftware has created, deserved that award.
  11. Mohamad0099
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This game is one of the best rpg's i have ever played. Combat in this game is unique and very good
  12. MercFRC
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    The GOTY. Simply, very fun, very challenging and with serious replayability. Without a doubt, one of the best games ever made. Looking foward to play the upcoming DLC. Carian Knights are the best.
  13. Nikop23
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    I wanted to give this a 9.5 but felt it was worth the round up.

    Is the game perfect? no. It has minor technical issues. However, the Gameplay is absolutely fantastic. The world is massive, rich and detailed in ways that will have you constantly surprised. I am currently on my second play through and still finding new things constantly. It is a tough game, but don't be afraid to    I wanted to give this a 9.5 but felt it was worth the round up.

    Is the game perfect? no. It has minor technical issues. However, the Gameplay is absolutely fantastic. The world is massive, rich and detailed in ways that will have you constantly surprised. I am currently on my second play through and still finding new things constantly.

    It is a tough game, but don't be afraid to explore and level up when you hit a wall, and remember to summon other players, we are all here to help. Have fun in the lands between!

    UPDATE: I now have over 170 hours in this game and can flat out say it is worth that 10.    … Expand
  14. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  15. thrkk
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Realmente mereceu o goty, vale cada minuto de gameplay, quanto mais você joga mais legal o jogo fica
  16. DesodorantNivea
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    O jogo possui uma ótima história e jogabilidade. Tenho que dizer que desde o início já estava com ótimas espectativas para o jogo, mas ele conseguiu supera-las em todos os aspectos, me obingando a fazer o máximo de coisas que pude na minha run. Levei aproximadamente 100 horas para zerar e platinar, mas acredito que é possível zerar o game em umas 18 horas caso foque apenas nos objetivosO jogo possui uma ótima história e jogabilidade. Tenho que dizer que desde o início já estava com ótimas espectativas para o jogo, mas ele conseguiu supera-las em todos os aspectos, me obingando a fazer o máximo de coisas que pude na minha run. Levei aproximadamente 100 horas para zerar e platinar, mas acredito que é possível zerar o game em umas 18 horas caso foque apenas nos objetivos principais. Não encontrei nenhum bug ao longo da gameplay e nem um problema técnico que tenha me atrapalhado.… Expand
  17. BigLebowskiMan
    Sep 1, 2023
    7
    Extremely hard, no story. But love it as there's no pop ups telling you to get your credit card out to buy something. Thanks for just making a game and not trying to get every penny I have
  18. Mr_Meeseeks88
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    My favourite game of all time so far. Almost faultless!! The writing and story is unique & the gameplay is truly top notch. It's really going to take something truly special to knock this off my topspot. Well done fromsoft!!
  19. Haynan
    Aug 31, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é simplesmente lindo perfeito, sem contar que ganhou o goty... Primeiro dark souls de mundo aberto, inovador.… Expand
  20. zUnduez21
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una obra maestra de From Software y más por la dirección de Miyazaki prefiero más Sekiro pero este sin duda es un 10/10… Expand
  21. colaxe3
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Open World Dark Souls what's not to love? Such an amazing game holy crap. It's GOTY… Expand
  22. AKPickleRick
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Great game I ended the game 7 times
  23. Augoosetus
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Rating; 9.7

    This game is probably my favorite game of all time, and for good reason. I am a huge fan of Fromsoftware games, and have played every single one. This game lives up to all those previous games legacy, with a fantastic world to explore, marvelous combat, weapon as well as magic variety, and wicked bosses. Plus, all of the new mechanics that this game offers to the souls like    Rating; 9.7

    This game is probably my favorite game of all time, and for good reason. I am a huge fan of Fromsoftware games, and have played every single one. This game lives up to all those previous games legacy, with a fantastic world to explore, marvelous combat, weapon as well as magic variety, and wicked bosses. Plus, all of the new mechanics that this game offers to the souls like genre are marvelously done, with the horse feeling pretty good, jumping adding a whole nother layer to combat as well as exploration, and the open world, which is just phenomenal.

    Now, this game isn’t perfect. To start off with there is numerous repeated boss fight’s, and the dungeons are really, in most instances, underwhelming. Overall, this is a game that I would always recommend to fans of the souls series, and I would even recommend anyone who haven’t play the Souls game before, to give this one a shot.    … Expand
  24. DaviksGames
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Primeiro sous que joguei gostei muito do jogo só falta um pouco mais de gráfico pra ser nota 10
    As quests secundárias são boas demais
    E é cada Boss mais fantástico que o outro
    Top demais
  25. endergunayu
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    If u love souls like games this game will take over u.Final limit of the Software.
  26. dariohead
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece and i am not a souls-like lover at all. The menus could have be done better and the ai and the balance the enemies is sometime a mess but from an artistic point of view is something unreachable
  27. Raven888
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    very very beautiful game Miyazaki he's a genius.the game has graphics never seen before.
  28. chenocorp
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    Un juego bastante redondo. Pierde en unas secundarias tan dispersas que pierden sentido, aunque cuadran con la forma escondida de trabajar de from. No me parece una evolución suficiente respecto a los previos.
  29. 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.
  30. futureP
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    A software engineer, a hardware engineer, and their manager are driving to a meeting when the car they are in gets a flat tire.

    The software engineer says, "Let's run diagnostics to see if we can identify the issue." The hardware engineer suggests, "Let's swap out the tire and see if that fixes the problem." The manager chimes in, "How about we get out of the car, and then get back in.    A software engineer, a hardware engineer, and their manager are driving to a meeting when the car they are in gets a flat tire.

    The software engineer says, "Let's run diagnostics to see if we can identify the issue."

    The hardware engineer suggests, "Let's swap out the tire and see if that fixes the problem."

    The manager chimes in, "How about we get out of the car, and then get back in. Maybe it will start working again!"    … 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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