A supercut of FromSoft's very best work, transported to a totally new space. Elden Ring is not only a masterpiece by its developer's lofty standards, but in packing so much density into the Lands Between, it lights the path ahead for open-world games in g...
We're just shy of three months away from the release of Elden Ring (assuming there are no further delays) and the wait is excruciating. I look forward to every new From game with fervour but having had a taste of Elden Ring, it's my most anticipated title...
Published: 2021-11-17, Author: Steve , review by: pocket-lint.com
Adds a more open-world feel,Still darstardly difficult,Intricate combat to master
It'll be too taxing for some players (fans will see this as a positive)
Based on our time in the Closed Network Test, From Software fans can justifiably be pretty excited about Elden Ring. While it delivers the familiar gameplay they'll crave, it also feels as though it moves that well-worn Soulsborne blueprint forward a few...
FromSoftware draws the greatest strengths from past Souls games and serves it on a colossal platter, that is Elden Ring. Miyazaki has struck gold yet again, exploring new lanes and building a solid open-world system that seems to grow in size, the further...
Pros, An impressive, well-designed open world, Excellent combat, Many secrets and optional content, A lengthy game with great replay value, Fantastic visuals and aesthetics
Cons, Obnoxious stuttering on PC in testing, Balance and challenge feel arbitrary at times, Intrusive tutorial messages
Abstract: Over on Metacritic, the PlayStation 5 version of Elden Ring has a score of 97, tied with the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Grand Theft Auto V, Metroid Prime, and more. Only four games have ever scored a 98, and The Legend of Zelda: Oc...
Elden Ring is an expansive fantasy Action-RPG game developed by FromSoftware, Inc. under the direction of Hidetaka Miyazaki and created in collaboration with famed author George R.R. Martin. The game set in a sprawling realm steeped in a rich and bloody h...
Large, varied map = Long playtime, Exploration is really fun, and filling the map with map fragments makes it satisfying, Running from a fight is now possible, to a degree
Playing on lower-end hardware (for PC) adds another layer of difficulty, Combat is still a barrier to entry if you enjoy fast-paced action
GameplayYou'll be seeing a lot of this.Much of the exploring is made easier with Torrent, the spectral horse that can speed up your travels through the Lands Between. Incidentally, another thing Torrent can help you do is run from a fight when you're not...
Abstract: The most significant change compared to past FromSoftware games is that the map is now vast and largely open from the start, and you can even fast-travel very quickly between save points after you have visited them on foot. You also get a brand-new steed...
