ELDEN RING

Elden Ring feels like home to me—not because it’s easy, but because it’s where I’ve learned something important. It's one of those game where I can say that failure is a necessity. I’ve fallen so many times in this game, but every fall taught me something. And somehow, that made me want to keep coming back.

Amazing game, platinumed on PS4 when it launched, bought again and 100%ed on Steam now. What I need now is Bloodborne and Demon's Souls on PC

Damn, this game is good. There aren’t many games I finish for the fifth time and still think, “Well, time for round six.” This is one of them.

“Elden Ring – A Modern Masterpiece Forged in Pain and Beauty” “This isn’t just a game. It’s a rite of passage.” Elden Ring took everything I loved about Souls games and unleashed it into a world so vast, so rich, and so brutally beautiful that I lost track of time and sometimes, of myself. It’s essentially a more refined and evolved version of Dark Souls with smoother mechanics, better quality of life systems and graphics, and a slightly less maddening difficulty curve that opens the genre to more players without compromising its soul. The graphics are stunning, and the world design? An artistic masterpiece. The map feels like something pulled from the mind of a renaissance painter lost in a nightmare. Every hill, every ruin, every horizon feels intentional and alive. This isn’t just level design—it’s world-building at the level of fine art. The story, though fragmented and cryptic as always, is absolutely brilliant. With George R.R. Martin’s fingerprints on the lore and Miyazaki’s vision guiding it, the result is a mythology that feels ancient, tragic, and deeply human. FromSoftware didn’t just make a game here—they built a myth. The way the art direction, music, gameplay systems and narrative all come together feels like the work of a true artist a modern day genius. If you’re into challenge, exploration, or just want to remember why you fell in love with gaming in the first place this is it. 10/10. I died 300 times, and I’d do it all again.

More of the same that you know and love from previous titles like Dark Souls & Bloodborne. Awesome gameplay, beautiful scenes, and a very challenging experience. I especially love the many different weapons you can choose from. Where Elden Ring differs most from it's predecessors is the open world, and it does it better than many other open-world games. Every corner has something new to discover. It could be a weapon, a skill, some lore, or even a path to a completely new part of the map. Maybe even a part of the map you're not really ready for just yet. But you can go there if you want. There is very little hand holding. And if you feel like you are not up for that part just yet, there is always some other place you can go to. The story is like that too. There is no quest journal with lists to follow up on. You either figure out what you need to do, or you just go about your own way. It's tied into the open world experience nicely where sometimes you just happen to run into a familiar face in the middle of a field. The downside to the open world is apparent though. Assets tend to be reused. There are a lot of bosses that you face many times, and many smaller dungeons that you've seen before. Several times I found some cave somewhere that I was hesitant to explore because I already knew what it was going to be like. On the multiplayer side, I was happy to learn that you can play on online mode now without the hassle of being invaded! A very welcome change. The online features like the messages and 'ghosts' really add something to the overall experience. Unfortunately, invaders can still appear if you are co-operating with other people, and it's still an unbalanced mess. On the topic of co-operating, there still is no real coop mode. Which really is a missed opportunity. If you are looking for a great single player experience though, then Elden Ring delivers like no other.

Elden Ring feels like a worthy spiritual successor to the Dark Souls trilogy, with the key difference being its vast open world. You explore a hostile medieval-style fantasy landscape filled with castles, catacombs, ruins, colossal trees, magic, legendary weapons, and vile creatures like dragons, the undead, demi-gods, and cosmic horrors. But you aren’t some mighty hero, you’re a weak “Tarnished” tasked with overcoming it all. To reach the ending you only need to engage with a small portion of the world, but most of the optional content is so good that you’ll want to experience it anyway. Huge hidden areas contain game’s-worths of content to discover. And it’s never a waste because it makes you stronger for the main quest as well. For me, this is the best exploration I’ve experienced in any game, and easily Elden Ring’s greatest strength. Graphically, fidelity is good but not groundbreaking; what makes it shine is its art direction. Beautiful landscapes, striking set pieces, and dramatic architecture combine to create a stunning atmosphere. The result is a game that feels more visually striking than anything I’ve played before. Combat is very similar to Dark Souls 3: every button press matters, and you can’t just spam attacks. Brutal enemies force you to play deliberately. My main issue is the difficulty balance. The freedom to go anywhere means the easiest solution to hard fights is often to leave and come back later, which for me led to being overleveled and bulldozing bosses. As a result, I rarely felt the same satisfaction of overcoming tough challenges as in earlier Souls games. Personally I prefer a world that is slightly more closed off then an (almost) fully open world one. On the other hand, this freedom makes the game far less frustrating and more welcoming to newcomers, which is a great thing. Smaller flaws like reused content or specific boss complaints exist but aren’t worth elaborating on here. Calling something a masterpiece is always a bit of an exaggeration but this is certainly close.

If you enjoy pain and suffering, definitely buy this game. It will ruin every fiber of your being 10/10

I've played this game on 2 separate platforms but it so fun no matter what! From start to finish I've done about 5 different runs, and I never felt burnt out trying different builds and weapons, this game has so much to offer for people who are interested in trying new things! Though I will say having to get up to the point where getting said weapons and gear is quite daunting, the reward after finally pulling it off is soooo satisfying, especially if you're into PvP! I love it a lot, despite the flaws this game has (No covenants or meaningful invasions, multiplayer in general, ect.), but so much passion was poured into every bit of the game's world, and I still find things I haven't seen before every playthrough! It really is a one of a kind open world experience!

Elden Ring is a brutal masterpiece. It throws you into a stunning, deadly world with no hand-holding—and that’s the magic. Every boss fight is a lesson in patience and skill. Every corner hides mystery and meaning. It’s not just a game, it’s a journey. If you survive it, you won’t forget it.

Game IS hard, but fun sometimes. im not exactly a sols gamer but i cant blame the game for being to hard since well. ITS SUPPOSED TO BE HARD. heard its the easiest out of the souls games since you can just book it from the fight. havent finished game myself but can say i had alot of fun so far.

nearly perfekt, duo bossfights are mostly not so good, but except the duo bossfights, the game is flawless

great game but the progretion is hard for new players

Bought it for Ranni. I married her and made her a God, leaving everyone in The Lands Between so she and I can get our freak on. It's a good game.

this game is straight-up lit, super dope, the GOAT of all games

This game is AWESOME! 100 hours in and can not put it down. Playing at 4K no issues. Granted, story lines are hard to follow but, that's what google is for lol. From Software huge props can't wait to play the DLC......in another 100 hours. This game is so much fun and dying is second nature. Explore, explore and explore more ! May be a souls game but I play it with heart, i love it!

game so fire omg oh dumb ahhh, Playing it on playstation so many times i had to play it on pc as well soulsborne games are my fav games i 100% all of their games on playstation they are genuinely so fun even when i suffer.

One of the best games I ever player in my entire life. The bosses are really cool except for some and the weapons are crazy. The open world is dope as hell and I am slowly turning into a masochist. Good luck. PLAY THIS.

Nightreign brought me here. Having had a blast over there with friends. I decided to finally give this a crack. For someone that has pretty well given up on single player pve games Im incredibly surprised by this. I've come in super late to the party, knowing full well that this got game of the year. However having a not so fun experience in Dark Souls 3, this game is so far blowing my mind. The progression is pretty much self paced, something too hard? So far I've been running through every nook and cranny looking for bosses and secret areas. The scaling of each major boss has been great. After getting some levels, definitely some are quite easy, but majority have been great. The bosses are all very unique, challenging, the setting is great, art style awesome. Cant wait for whats to come!

Elden Ring truly is Fromsoftware's swan song! I'd give the game an 8/10 with 1 boss being a 10/10: Bayle. Q: Is it perfect? A: Not at all, however it's a memorable experience that shouldn't be missed! Q: Who is this game for? A: This game is for the solo try hard in you or the group of friends that like a challenge. Pro's/con's: Leveling up is very satisfying up to a point where the return on investment is VERY minimal. Pro's/con's: The game favors the HOST of multiplayer matches and keeps matchmaking really conservative so if you level past 150 you will have a hard time finding anyone to play with sadly. I'm a lvl 420 and matches are a thing of the past. That's the main reason I stopped playing. Pro's/con's: There's a variety of enemies to fight in vast open lands but the game reuses them too many times exposing the scope of the game reaching its limits of developer capabilities and capacity. Pro's/con's: Elden Ring has a very creative storyline that has some remnants of PC woke culture but is so vague in it's storytelling that you can enjoy the game without it being shoved in your face too often. Pro's/con's: There's soo many choices to make in this game using YouTube or online Elden Ring Wiki guides are a MUST! You will lock yourself out of story-lines until the next play-through depending on choices made. Conclusion: BUY THIS GAME! PERSEVERE. BE PATIENT. WITNESS THE MOST CLIMACTIC BOSS FIGHTS IN GAMING!

Game so peak i've 100% it on ps5 and bought it on pc just to do it again, only real negative for me is that the rewards for completing optional content can be very underwhelming at times especially if you, like me, don't use spirit summons.

A landmark title, whose impact will be felt for the rest of gaming history. Elden Ring is a developer firing on all cylinders taking nearly everything from their past titles and throwing it into the pot and cooking it. Elden Ring is a delicious meal full of simple but exciting game play, a deep unique dark fantasy open world, and a delightful robust character/build customization system. Other games have done each element of Elden Ring better, but none have done all of them at the same time with this degree of success. People are more than right to have things they dislike about Elden Ring, but it hardly matters when 5 other things will make up for any one issue. Fromsoftware's best strength is their ability to make games that are so much more than sum of there parts and Elden Ring is the most glorious example of this. IMHO it is a shining castle on the hill that anyone who likes gaming should give an honest to god try no matter what you've heard about it. There just isn't anything quite like it.

the TL;DR is that this is an exceptional game 9.5/10 A straight up masterpiece. The Lands Between are incredibly detailed and constructed to facilitate exploration and immersion. The gameplay is challenging, but very rewarding once you get the hang of things. The RPG elements are strong and there are tons of viable builds which will suit a diverse range of play styles. There is a massive amount of content to experience, and much of it is not tied to the main story progression so take your time and venture into all the nooks, crannies, caves, and ruins you can find! If this is your first From Software or Souslike game, be prepared for a challenge and a lack of clear direction and signposting. To be honest, the first 5-8 hours I just could not understand the hype and was frustrated (100% a skill issue at the time). But after the initial learning curve it blossoms into one of the greatest games I've ever played. Well worth the time, energy, and money! If you're on the fence about whether to give Elden Ring a try, do yourself a favour and dive in, it'll be worth your while.

Elden Ring - A Masterpiece of Open-World Adventure Elden Ring is a triumph! FromSoftware has outdone themselves with this breathtaking open world that feels alive and brimming with secrets. The Lands Between are stunning, with jaw-dropping vistas and intricate dungeons that reward exploration. The combat is tight, challenging, and endlessly satisfying, blending the best of Dark Souls with newfound freedom. Whether you're a Souls veteran or a newcomer, the flexibility in builds and playstyles makes it accessible yet punishingly rewarding. The bosses are epic, the music is haunting, and every discovery feels earned. Easily one of the best games I've ever played - worth every second of the journey!

three reasons this Elden Ring is good: 1. Playing Elden Ring is like bashing your head against a wall just an all round great time 2. The game is hard very much so but the pure joy you feel after you bet a boss you have bin stuck on for the past ?/*&%$! week is immeasurable and cannot be recreated 3. My boys Boc, Boggart and Patches 100% recommend

After spending over 400+ Hours on this game, can only say it never gets old.

Truly a masterpiece: 10/10 for gameplay and combat!

I've played the game forward, I've played the game backward, I've played the game inside out, I've played the game randomized, I've played the game blindfolded (no I haven't), I've played the game with my hands tied behind my back (also haven't), I've swallowed my controller, beaten the game with it, and shit it back out (what) and I can wholeheartedly say this game is, in fact, a game. 1/10 get away from me

im so ass at the game it took me 16 hours to beat the first boss. The game is amazing, i havent played any soul like games before except like dark souls 2 for like 10 min and didnt think it was for me but this game was crazy good!

Never played souls before and this is hard, The controls are a bit meh, but you will get used to it

Elden Ring is a very good open world, RPG game but in order to make it better I suggest they add guns, multiplayer, and building mechanics. I also believe that if they added skins that you could buy on the main menu it would make the character personalization way better. The multiplayer should be a max of 100 people and the last one standing would become the Elden Lord. They should change the name from Elden Ring (which is so vague and boring) to something like Fortnite or Elden Battle Royal. Regardless, this is a 9.5/10 game!

first off, this marked the time i beat malenia for the first time! behold! well done. praise the message!

Elden wing. NO fr this is the best fromsoft so far. Imma lookin foward itb all. XD. Ye and dragons suck... XD

Its a masterpiece of FromSoftware. The best Soulslike game at time, world is full of wondrous moments and brutal fights as the excellent Souls gameplay.

The game is absolutely beautiful. There's so many different ways to build your character, and different ways to play through the game. There's many endings to the game, and lots of different questlines too. The game is quite challenging, but as someone who's new to souls games, it's a fair challenge. You have to be patient and learn from your mistakes/failures. I never thought in a million years that I'd be able to get through a souls game, yet I managed to get better the more I played, even despite starting with the skill of a fetus. Great game, great story, amazing atmosphere, and lot's of versatility in both world locations AND playstyles. I highly recommend Elden Ring. You'll still come back even after completing the game. Have fun! [spoiler] I am Malenia. Blade of Miquella. I am Malenia. Blade of Miquella. I am Malenia. Blade of Miquella. I am Malenia. Blade of Miquella. I am Malenia. Blade of Miquella. I am Malenia. Blade of Miquella. I am Malenia. Blade of Miquella. (I died to Malenia a lot :C) [/spoiler]

i'd say both pvp and pve are pretty fun i really like how the game goes on both ways i just wish invasions werent so one sided

Elden Ring is an exceptional action RPG developed by FromSoftware, known for its challenging gameplay, deep lore, and atmospheric world design. It combines the brutal combat of the Dark Souls series with a vast, open-world environment that encourages exploration and discovery. The game's rich customization, intricate boss fights, and hauntingly beautiful world make it a standout title. With input from George R. R. Martin on the lore, Elden Ring delivers a dark fantasy experience that's both rewarding and unforgettable. It's widely regarded as one of the best games of its generation.

very good game, going to play this and any other game that From Software develops until i die

I was never into Souls games before, but Elden Ring completely changed that. From the moment I entered the Lands Between, I was hooked. The world feels alive—massive, mysterious, and full of secrets waiting to be found. There’s no cluttered UI or forced direction—just pure, organic exploration. Every castle in the distance, every strange statue or ruin, pulls you in. It’s a game that respects your curiosity and rewards your instincts. I didn’t just play it—I got lost in it.

I hesitated for a long time before buying this game. I assumed from previous FromSoft and Souls Likes that this game would be unplayable for someone with my skill level. This is the hardest game I've ever played and enjoyed (it's even made me better at most of my other games). You have to get good, there is no difficutly slider and this game punishes panic buttons. However, this game did a fantastic job of making it possible to "git gud", it has some optional mechanics that make an excellent balance for mediocre gamers like me to be able to enjoy without taking away the satisfaction advanced gamers who do the impossible. Game play is fantastic, the world is phenomenal, I did not expect to like this so much let alone have it become one of my all time favorites. The story... well that's the only downside. I've played this game 5 times and gotten through all the side quests and still haven't been pulled into the story. I've found that this game expects you to find the story through internet searches, reddit posts, short and long videos... it doesn't tell a very good story by itself. It has a great story you just aren't likely to get that story by playing the game, you get the story by using out-of-game community content. You can get the in-game story (sort-of) by reading every single item description, letter etc. I don't enjoy this type of story telling. The rest of this game, more than makes up for that though.

By far ,from all the games I’ve ever played ,the best one. The world building is incredibly,the weapons are awesome ,the lore is deep,almost unlimited. The only bad thing about this game is that it doesn’t last forever and comes to an end . 10/10

Throughout all of my runs in this game I always get molested, but its worth it for the biggest weapons i can find. 10/10

easy to play hard to master comes to mind. but what else is there to say its a fromsoft game. theyre all worth buying

great game to make you smash your controller jokes aside the vibe and visuals are amazing, story telling is pretty good and replay-ability seems pretty endless gameplay can be tricky most times, but it's a souls-like game so no surprise. there's no game like this to make you feel a level of satisfaction you've never felt before after beating a boss you've been stuck on for ages get this if you're patient and like to learn from mistakes!

“I Died Doing What I Loved: Panicking in Every Direction.” Ah, Elden Ring. Or as I like to call it, ‘Oops All Boss Fights’. This game is what happens when someone at FromSoftware looks at Dark Souls and says, “What if we made it BIGGER… and gave the player a horse that can double-jump, but also made the sky hate them?” I entered the Lands Between with dreams of glory. Ten minutes later, I was killed by a tree. Not a tree boss. An actual tree. I rolled into it too hard. RIP me. Exploration is amazing — every corner hides something new: a chest, a dungeon, a gorgeous view, or, more likely, an unspeakable abomination that screams in Latin and turns you into dust before you can scream back. The NPCs are mysterious and cryptic, offering deep lore and emotional storylines that I completely ignored because I was too busy being annihilated by a crab the size of a Winnebago. Combat is smooth, satisfying, and absolutely unforgiving. I now dodge-roll in real life when someone at work asks me to stay late. My knees hate it, but my reflexes are immaculate. And let’s not forget Torrent — my noble steed, my vertical mobility, my loyal friend... who always disappears the second I try to summon him in a panic while falling off a cliff. Classic Torrent. In conclusion, Elden Ring is a masterpiece. A punishing, confusing, magical masterpiece where the true Elden Lord is the friend we made along the way (and then accidentally hit with a sword, aggroing them forever). Would die again. 10/10.

this is possibly my favorite game ever, it has combat, stradegy, bosses, and bows

This is my second playthrough since I switched from PS5 to PC and it is still the greatest game of all time. It may be hard but is the most rewarding game and is a necessary game every person must play.

Originally a cod player all my life. Never touched RPGS or souls like until 2023 with dark souls 3 as my first introduction into the genre. I purposely played the older souls games first because i knew Elden Ring was something special. That no game could ever top this masterpiece. And i was right, This game is perfect. The DLC is even better. I just did not want this game to end. Beating this game for the first time in 2025. I have 0 complaints. Everything was just perfect. By far my favorite video game ever. Elden Ring movie next then lets hope Elden Ring 2 after that.

educative and motivational game. Quite a luxurious game indeed. Recommended for kids 4 until 13 years old

Rating: 10/10 — A masterpiece I’ll never forget. From being a nameless Tarnished wandering Limgrave, getting destroyed by Tree Sentinel, to standing toe-to-toe with gods and rewriting the fate of the Lands Between — Elden Ring wasn’t just a game, it was an experience.

Nothing new here. Probably the best open-world game I've ever played. Fromsoft really knocked it out of the park with this one. If you like "Souls-type" games, this is a no brainer.