Verdict
Elden Ring is the latest hardcore RPG by From Software, taking the publisher’s famous Dark Souls games’ combat and lore, and merging it with a more developed narrative and open-world map to explore. The mixture works surprisingly well, making Elden Ring one of From Software’s most accessible games to date. However, the high difficulty means more casual gamers will still be better off looking elsewhere.
Pros
- Giant open world to explore, full of things to discover
- Rewarding and punishing combat
- More content than most players will ever need
- Open-class development tree that’s ripe for tweaking
Cons
- Some fights are very difficult
Key Features
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Genre: Action RPG: Elden Ring feels very similar to previous Dark Souls game, but with an open-world format like Skyrim.
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Release date: Available from 25 February 2022
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Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
Key Features
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Genre: Action RPG: Elden Ring feels very similar to previous Dark Souls game, but with an open-world format like Skyrim.
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Release date: Available from 25 February 2022
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Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
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FAQs
I can certainly see similarities with the open-world format and the optional dungeons, but Elden Ring still differs greatly elsewhere, with a far more punishing and nuanced combat system.
Elden Ring clearly borrows stealth and the jump mechanic from Sekiro, but the combat and RGB mechanics are closer to Dark Souls and Demons Souls than Sekiro.
Elden Ring is currently scheduled to launch on 25th February 2022.