Near-universal praise for world, combat, and exploration.
✅ 良い点
The open world is massive and packed with secrets, making exploration incredibly rewarding.
「It is beautiful, difficult, magical, captivating, enchanting. A slap, especially visually and on the bosses.」
Combat mechanics are fluid and offer immense build diversity, letting you play your way.
「Elden Ring is not a video game. Elden Ring is a test of human existence.」
The art direction and world-building are top-tier, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
❌ 悪い点
The quest system is notoriously cryptic, often requiring external guides to follow.
「The story is buried. I've heard all the lectures about how the story is hidden in the lore, but how the hell do I find the lore?」
Late-game areas can feel less inspired with some enemy and boss recycling.
「My buddies played all the souls games, they do not like Elden Ring and prefer DS1 and 3. They do not like the AI changes and the recycled boss content.」
PC optimization at launch had stuttering and slowdown issues, though some have been patched.