"ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree" is an outstanding expansion that adds incredible depth to an already immersive game. The new areas are breathtakingly designed, filled with intricate details and formidable enemies that keep you on your toes. The story expansion is compelling, adding rich layers to the lore. With new mechanics and abilities, the gameplay feels fresh and exciting. Although there are minor bugs and some challenging moments, "Shadow of the Erdtree" is a must-play for any fan, offering an epic adventure that's hard to put down.

For people new to the genre of Soulsbornering, I would say this is the best place to start; never has a FromSoft game been so friendly to the user experience, WITHOUT compromising on the core appeals of the game in challenge and variety.For people who are already familiar with the series, Elden Ring has a lot of the DNA from Dark Souls 3 in how it's constructed, except this game does what is present in DS3 in a much better manner.Spells actually hit hard, all of the different diciplines feel usable, and all of them are given a greater amount of mechanically interesting spells, even if some are a bit fiddly.The open world design of 1 and 2 has returned like a rubberbanding kart-racer, and the world of Elden Ring has the freeform spark of 1 and 2 again, but with ... MoreFor people new to the genre of Soulsbornering, I would say this is the best place to start; never has a FromSoft game been so friendly to the user experience, WITHOUT compromising on the core appeals of the game in challenge and variety.For people who are already familiar with the series, Elden Ring has a lot of the DNA from Dark Souls 3 in how it's constructed, except this game does what is present in DS3 in a much better manner.Spells actually hit hard, all of the different diciplines feel usable, and all of them are given a greater amount of mechanically interesting spells, even if some are a bit fiddly.The open world design of 1 and 2 has returned like a rubberbanding kart-racer, and the world of Elden Ring has the freeform spark of 1 and 2 again, but with the emphasis on visual fidelity that 3, BB and Sekiro brought to the table. I would say this has both the sharpest visuals of the series, and some of the most striking aesthetics as well.Jumping and crouching has made the level designers at FromSoft froth at the mouth with Artistic Rage and the exploration has improved significantly as a result. Whilst not every corner and divot in the map has something to behold as a reward, they do their darnedest to seem like it. Ways to get around the map feel much more freeform in both the macro of field traversal and the micro of dungeon-crawling.These abilities enhance combat as well by allowing for extra moves that you can perform with every weapon, which is always a good thing. Another combat enhancement comes in the form of Posture, courtesy of Sekiro development experience; hit someone in general enough, or hard enough, and they'll be posture-broken, allowing for riposte and counter damage opportunities. Damn near everyone is vulnerable to a bad back.Ashes of War, formerly Weapon Arts, add special abilities to your weapon, and can be applied freely, at any time or place, to the majority of weapons. Most importantly, you actually might want to use them this time! They don't suck! In fact, they've been treated as nicely as the magic options, allowing for tons of mechanical variance, AND simultaneously serve to infuse your weapons with elements and scaling. Tasty.Horse. Goat-horse, rather. For a first shot at horseback combat, I feel like FromSoft just got it nearly completely right in one. Nimble, manoeuvrable, speedy, has a double jump, has a separate health pool that is healed both by his horse-berries AND your flask, and most importantly he believes in your merits. Completely serious, he would probably actively cheer you on in combat if not for being a goat-horse.There are so many good qualities about ER that make it something I'll always come back to, like 1 and 2 (I don't hate 3, but I replay it the same way I replay Mass Effect 1: mainly out of respect for the series rather than it being uniquely good at something). Even the character creation feels like it's been improved, making good looking characters of any sort is really easy, if a little unintuitive by FromSoft tradition.I will say that the one gripe that I will not let slide is the armour. FromSoft games are well-known to some degree as having armour that operates somewhat equally as fashion as well as protection. Looking good above all else is the name of the game, and Elden Eing is no slouch in this legacy. However, like DS3, Elden Ring has also forgotten that armour is meant to provide protection. Sure, it technically does provide damage reduction, but if you go back to DS1, heavy armours in that game make you genuinely feel like you're hewn from stone and as resilient as the earth itself. Here, and in DS3, you get roughly the same experience with heavy and light armours: Flinch City, wtch your footing.This wouldn't be so bad if the damage reduction was substantial, or proportional to the damage dealt across the game. It is not. If you aren't using heavy armour by the endgame areas, you're going to feel severely disadvantaged. Even then, enemies do so much damage at that point that heavy armours don't feel as tanky as they should be. If you roll like a champion, this doesn't really affect you, but then why have heavy armour if you're only meant to roll, right?DS1 and 2 had some dresses and robes as an option for armour, yet I don't have complaints with how the armor holds up in those games. You know the biggest reason? Upgrades. You could upgrade your armour. That meant light armours could have comparable defence to heavier armours, at least their less upgraded forms. That's good! It's part of the fun that you can invest into your dumb loincloth so that it deflects hits like it was a steel plate. It also meant heavy armour would become super powerful in the same vein.Despite my gripes with FromSoft and their decision to remove positive complexity from armour, that is a minor gripe about an otherwise gorgeous and delicious cake. One of the strawberries atop tastes funky, but it won't give you food poisoning. Please dig in.

This game is what I would love to call a masterpiece. Aside from the extreme difficulty and the fall damage glitches this game is amazing.To start every single boss has their own moves own music own rewards for killing them this also includes huge in-depth ways yo gather recourses and things like remberances and great runes that make the game so much better. A lot of weapons have insane cool ability’s that’s allow you to do maybe a huge chain of attacks in the air or send a huge flame at enemy’s if you know what I mean. Also there’s tons of different possibilities when it comes to making the hero of you dreams. The scenery is amazing the fighting, scenery, quests, voice acting and anamtions are all incredible. The price may be seem overwhelming and if it’s too ... MoreThis game is what I would love to call a masterpiece. Aside from the extreme difficulty and the fall damage glitches this game is amazing.To start every single boss has their own moves own music own rewards for killing them this also includes huge in-depth ways yo gather recourses and things like remberances and great runes that make the game so much better. A lot of weapons have insane cool ability’s that’s allow you to do maybe a huge chain of attacks in the air or send a huge flame at enemy’s if you know what I mean. Also there’s tons of different possibilities when it comes to making the hero of you dreams. The scenery is amazing the fighting, scenery, quests, voice acting and anamtions are all incredible. The price may be seem overwhelming and if it’s too much you can wait for a sale of pass on the game but if you like a challenge this game is a masterpiece you willEnjoy. Best game I’ve played since 2005

Elden Ring is a masterpiece from FromSoftware, blending their signature challenging gameplay with an expansive open world. You get to explore a vast, beautifully crafted landscape full of secrets, fierce enemies, and epic bosses. The lore, crafted by George R.R. Martin and Hidetaka Miyazaki, is rich and engaging. With deep customization and cooperative multiplayer, it’s a thrilling experience for both veterans and newcomers to the genre. Prepare to die and love every moment of it!

i just dove into ELDEN RING: Shadow of the Erdtree and it’s pretty awesome. the world is huge and beautiful, and the new content is a nice addition. combat’s still brutal but satisfying, and there’s tons to explore. the story’s kinda deep and can be confusing at times. be ready for some tough bosses and a bit of a learning curve. if u loved the base game, this expansion is a must-have. just brace yourself for more of that classic FromSoftware challenge!

Elden Ring is an action RPG by FromSoftware, renowned for its expansive open world and intricate lore, co-created with George R.R. Martin. Players explore the Lands Between, engaging in challenging combat, discovering secrets, and customizing their characters through a deep progression system. The game blends the developer's signature difficulty with a vast, free-roaming environment, allowing for diverse playstyles and exploration. Praised for its stunning visuals and immersive world, Elden Ring offers a richly rewarding experience for fans of the genre and newcomers alike.

Elden Ring is a masterpiece, having mastered the art of showing without telling. As a result, it is very different from other open-world games I have played such as Skyrim and Far Cry which are story and questline driven. From the get-go, Elden Ring doesn't impose any particular playstyle or route on you. You are completely free to do what you want to from the very start of the game. You can finish the main storyline and beat the final boss or you can explore the entire map without ever seeing the main bosses, it truly is up to you with no outside influence. It is truly refreshing to feel this sense of freedom in choice and exploration in any open world game.

A journey of exploration and earned triumph

one of the best game ever made. Though it comes with the price of a high learning curve, the reward is nearly incomparable.For those who are new to the genre, don’t be intimidated. The game is just as enjoyable with a good guide on youtube, where the player quickly learns that the game rewards curiosity, and leaves plenty of room to take alternate paths, strengthen their character and return to and defeat a boss with a stronger character.for the initiated, you probably already own this game.Also, it should be noted that the repeatability is unparalleled. This game, as well as the expansion, are massive,

[Rewarded Review] One Of The Best Games Of All Time

What could I say about Elden ring that hasn’t already possibly been said. What a masterpiece of a game with an indescribable experience for a first play through when you don’t know much. The dlc just expands upon the beautifully crafted lands and hardcore bosses you faceEveryone needs to try Elden ring at least once in their life to see if it’s something they would enjoyOne thing that is a little disappointing is the use of a separate download voucher instead of including on disk but it doesn’t detract from the overall experience at all