Elden Ring review roundup: an unrivaled feat of design and inventiveness

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Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:02:12 +0000

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Elden Ring reviews are live, and the game has been incredibly well-received.

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Reviews for Elden Ring are now live, and it appears that FromSofwares latest adventure is a rousing success with critics.

Elden Ring is available on February 25 for PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X /S, and PC. The game is currently sitting on a staggering Metacritic score of 97 on PS5 after 28 reviews, which means its received universal acclaim and a 97 on OpenCritic after 89 critic reviews.

You can look forward to reading our verdict on Elden Ring soon, but for now, heres what other gaming critics have had to say about FromSoftwares latest title.

Our friends at GamesRadar said suffering has never been as much fun and awarded Elden Ring a perfect 5 out of 5. Guides Writer Joel Franey said:
Elden Ring is both a refinement and evolution of the Dark Souls formula, presenting an expansive world that's as hostile as it is inviting. Elden Ring review: "A refinement and evolution of the Dark Souls formula, presenting an expansive world that's as hostile as it is inviting." https://t.co/KTNdjkxc1m February 23, 2022 See more

GamesBeat felt similarly, awarding Elden Ring another perfect score. Writer Jay Henningsen said: Elden Ring is an exceptional, accomplished work that realizes a fantasy world of solemnity, beauty, and menacing uncertainty you cant help but lose yourself in. Elden Ring is a brilliant monument to FromSoftware's legacy. https://t.co/53TmCAge9o February 23, 2022 See more

Writing for The Guardian , Simon Parkin said that Elden Ring is an unrivaled feat of design and inventiveness giving FromSoftwares game another perfect score, while GameSpots Tamoor Hussain said Elden Ring takes the shards of
what came before and forges them into something that will go down in history as one of the all-time greats, awarding it 10 out of 10. (Image credit: FromSoftware)

IGN also gave Elden Ring a perfect score, with IGNs Mitchell Saltzman
saying: Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path. Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path.Our review from @JurassicRabbit: https://t.co/k219EJtZzW pic.twitter.com/RuRBmcH3Zp February 23, 2022 See more

Perhaps unsurprisingly at this point, Elden Ring snagged a perfect score from Game Informer , too. Writer Daniel Tack said: Elden Ring represents a truly amazing combination of various game elements that all come together to create something fascinating, special, and unforgettable. Elden Ring isnt just the best game this year; its one of the best games ever made. Check out the game @dantack calls "One of the best games ever made." Read the full Elden Ring review here https://t.co/RhG6FBFyxR pic.twitter.com/YlWviDvcvo February 23, 2022 See more

But did any critics dislike Elden Ring? The lowest score weve seen so far is
a 9 or 90, so no, it doesnt look like it, at least at the time of writing.
And of course, we've yet to see the general consensus from the players. The game is sure to be under extra scrutiny from longtime Soulsborne fans hoping the game lives up to previous FromSoftware titles. Time to die (Image credit: FromSoftware Inc.)

The overall verdict on Elden Ring is clear, then: this is potentially one of the best games ever made, receiving universal praise across practically every outlet.

That doesnt necessarily mean that youll love it, though; reviews are subjective after all. But if youre a fan of the Soulsborne genre, or simply feel like youve wanted to find out what all the fuss is about, Elden Ring appears to be the perfect place to start. PS5 vs Xbox Series X : which
console is right for you?



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