Exploration and discovery that's driven entirely by the player, Stunning world design that blends a new open-world with the classic enclosed Soulsborne-style locations, Challenging combat that is both rewarding and thrilling, A visually stunning world tha
Still, at its core, a difficult game designed for a specific kind of person with little in the way of approachability options
Abstract: In recent years, I haven't branched out as much as I'd like when it comes to my gaming taste. I did venture away from exclusively playing AAA games, but the indies I played were the huge titles that may as well be AAA at this point just based on their ubi...
Published: 2022-01-11, Author: CJ , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: Twenty twenty-one probably isn't going to make the history books as one of humanity's finest years. From a pandemic that continued to come in waves to Betty White dying on December 31st, it was a rather garbage year. Except for the games. If there was any...
Published: 2022-01-10, Author: CJ , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: We are 10 days into 2022 and it's hard to see how this could be the year that turns everything around for us. Millions are sick from a new variant after a holiday, people have been stuck for days trying to get home from said holiday, we all had to learn a...
Abstract: Ah, character creators. Always the first two hours of my playthrough of a game that has one, they're one of the most fun ways to waste time in games. While some players dedicate themselves to making the most beautiful, lifelike characters they can, others...
Published: 2021-12-17, Author: Tim , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: As the holiday shopping season shifts into high gear, we at HotHardware wanted to share a few last minute gift ideas from our staff that should excite any enthusiast or mainstream tech users you have left on your shopping list. We know it has been a tough...
Published: 2021-11-21, Author: Mohammad , review by: Laptopmag.com
Imbued with stunning spectacle, Plenty of challenging encounters, Better defensive capabilities, Legacy Dungeons are great, Familiar but tight controls
A disappointing open world, Overly familiar mini-dungeons, Ruins are a cause for concern
After seven hours with Elden Ring, I'm wowed by the game's stupendeous sense of scale, enhanced mechanical variety and hard-as-nails boss fights. But FromSoftware has not convinced me that an open world is the appropriate evolution for Soulsborne...
Published: 2021-11-13, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: Elden Ring is actually playable soon via the closed network test. And you know what that means? Elden Ring tips!We were able to test out the closed network test early, and have some very spoiler-free tips for you to bookmark for when you start your own jo...
Published: 2021-11-10, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: The Elden Ring closed network test is here, and we had the chance to test it out. As someone who's been there since Demon's Souls' pre-release, I've witnessed so many twists and turns when it comes to From Software's design philosophy. Some things came, s...
Published: 2021-11-04, Author: Eric , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: Elden Ring looks to be a pretty big step for From Software. Today, the studio showed off about 15 minutes of gameplay of the upcoming action RPG, and it has a lot going on. From horse combat to stealth, ambient enemies to massive dungeons and bosses, and...
