Elden Ring
The Dark Fantasy Masterpiece
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9.8
Overall Score
Masterpiece
FromSoftware's magnum opus — an open world that redefined what action RPGs can be.
Pros
- Massive, breathtaking open world
- Deep lore and world-building
- Incredibly satisfying combat
- Hundreds of hours of content
Cons
- Brutal difficulty curve
- Story told indirectly
- Performance issues on PC at launch
Verdict
Elden Ring is a landmark achievement in game design. If you can handle the challenge, it offers one of the most rewarding experiences in gaming history.
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