Underplayed Gems

Elden Ring (2022)

Elden Ring cover
Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
FromSoftware, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 2,212 player ratings
Main story
about 121 hours
Completionist
about 174 hours
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

How it feels

A vast, atmospheric world that feels both awe-inspiring and punishing, where every step demands caution and exploration is filled with tension and discovery.

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About

Elden Ring is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released in February 2022. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, with world-building contributions from novelist George R. R. Martin, the game features an expansive open world called the Lands Between. Players assume the role of a customisable character known as the Tarnished, who must explore this world, battle formidable enemies, and seek to restore the Elden Ring to become the Elden Lord. The game builds on the challenging gameplay mechanics familiar from the Dark Souls series but introduces a more open-ended structure with vast exploration, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle. It offers deep lore, complex characters, and an interconnected world filled with secrets, dungeons, and powerful bosses.

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