Elden Ring is One of the Highest Reviewed Games in History - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 23 February 2022 / 4,848 Views

The review embargo for FromSoftware's Elden Ring has ended and it is getting rave reviews from critics.

Elden Ring is currently tied with Super Mario Odyssey on OpenCritic as the highest rated game of all time. The two games have an overall score of 97.

On Metacritic the game has an overall score of 97 on the PlayStation 5 and a score of 95 on the Xbox Series X|S and PC. This easily makes it the highest rated game of all time on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is also the eighth highest rated game on PC.

With over 90 reviews in so far...

Elden Ring is currently the #1 highest-rated game of all time on OpenCritic

Reviews here: https://t.co/oZ3unrEz7F pic.twitter.com/yCRWhsaro5
— OpenCritic (@Open_Critic) February 23, 2022

Elden Ring will launch for the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on February 25, 2022.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.

102 Comments

thevideogameninja (on 23 February 2022)

I was expecting Elden Rings to do very well (in the mid 9's universally.) but I would never have guessed it would be literally be bringing in 10/10s virtually from every gaming site out there.

Praise the sun!!!!

This is not only great news for From but astounding news for gamers abroad. It just goes to show you that when a developer puts care and time into their craft that same level of care is rewarded.

Can't wait to dive in!

-PRAISE THE SUN! NINJA APPROVED-

Ljink96 (on 23 February 2022)

Congrats! From the reviews it seems like a really well done experience. It will probably get GOTY and so far I'd agree. I think it deserves it. Even if Breath of the Wild 2 releases, I feel that Horizon Forbidden West, God of War Ragnarok, along with it seem too similar to their previous entries to win GOTY. But we shall see.

At any rate, 2022 continues to be one of the greatest years in gaming and we're certainly not done yet.

2zosteven Ljink96 (on 24 February 2022)

forgot Starfield

G2ThaUNiT (on 23 February 2022)

RIP to all the broken controllers, keyboards, and tv screens for those that will be jumping into their first Souls game :)

What an accomplishment FromSoftware has been able to deliver. This is what happens when a video game company is given the time and resources to fully realize their vision, and it's going to pay off in dividends! The positive word of mouth about this game is already spreading like wildfire, and it won't even release for another 2 days! Huge congrats to FromSoftware and Hidetaka Miyazaki!

billyboy G2ThaUNiT (on 23 February 2022)

Eh they made more games before dark souls and this game looks/feels more like a continuation or modern version of eternal ring or kings field to me and I am very ok with that.

Angelv577 (on 23 February 2022)

and from the look of it, the game isnt running well on PC. it runs better on consoles.

Azzanation Angelv577 (on 23 February 2022)

For now.

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Angelv577 Azzanation (on 23 February 2022)

For sure. the question should be for how long.

Azzanation Angelv577 (on 24 February 2022)

How ever long it takes to improve it. Its inevitable

Manlytears Angelv577 (on 23 February 2022)

Indeed, running poor on PC and series X.
For now.

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method114 Angelv577 (on 23 February 2022)

Yep was going to get this on PC but canceled that and going to get it for PS5 now.

Manlytears method114 (on 23 February 2022)

Good choice, use PS5 and backward compatible mode, it manages the lock 60fps according do DF.

Azzanation method114 (on 23 February 2022)

You understand that the PC will not only be patched, it will offers visuals not on consoles.

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Manlytears Azzanation (on 23 February 2022)

yes, but atm PS5 is the best option.

Azzanation Manlytears (on 23 February 2022)

It might be the weakest in afew months.

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Hynad Azzanation (on 24 February 2022)

Why do you feel you have to make that kind of comments?

Azzanation Hynad (on 24 February 2022)

Hynad Azzanation (on 24 February 2022)

You didn’t add anything either with that comment, so… pot calling the kettle black.

Azzanation Hynad (on 24 February 2022)

Hynad Azzanation (on 24 February 2022)

Oh, I understand it 100%.

Azzanation Hynad (on 24 February 2022)

Tell me, do you agree or disagree with my comment?

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Hynad Azzanation (on 24 February 2022)

Maybe answer my question before asking one?

Azzanation Hynad (on 24 February 2022)

So you dont understand my post, let me explain. My post is telling people that the PC version will be updated to look and play better over time. Thats how it always works. Now do you agree or disagree?

Hynad Azzanation (on 24 February 2022)

That didn’t answer the question. Why would the PS5 version become the weakest version of them all? Compared to the PC version it’s a fucking given, but that’s not what you implied.

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Azzanation Hynad (on 24 February 2022)

What did i imply than? Once all versions get optimised, whos to say the PS5 version wont be the inferior version? Thats why i said "It might" this is why you need to understand whats been writen first before jumping the gun.

Hynad Azzanation (on 24 February 2022)

I read what you said pretty clearly. You put a negative spin on this, just because, and that’s known habit of yours.

But sure, it could become the worst of them all, or, the other console versions could reach, I don’t know… parity?

But nope, you had to de facto to a possible negative outcome.

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Azzanation Hynad (on 25 February 2022)

I post to justify the negative spin on other platforms used, especially the PC version which even you agreed that will be the best version, which was the entire point of my posts. Those judging early are obviously misinformed. We dont know how well the other platforms will preform in the future so we shouldnt be discarding them early especially if the other platforms are more capable.

Thier is a reason why i chose the word "might" instead of "will" as modern gaming, these platforms change performance with patches all the time.

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Hynad Azzanation (on 25 February 2022)

There was no negative spin. Manlytears said "at the moment, the PS5 version is the best option".

You know what "at the moment" means and implies, right?

Azzanation Hynad (on 25 February 2022)

You know what "Might" mean right?

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Hynad Azzanation (on 25 February 2022)

Manytears’s comment was factual, yours is wishful thinking.

And I see you still deny having this behaviour. So why must that "might" be necessarily negative for the PS5? When both consoles more often than not achieve parity, despite the apparent on-paper specs discrepancy?

You’re also trying to dodge the fact there was no spin from anyone you responded to. So what’s this about?

Azzanation Hynad (on 25 February 2022)

Yet here you are trying to spin my post. This convo is going no where, id rather go watch paint dry.

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Hynad Azzanation (on 25 February 2022)

???

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method114 Azzanation (on 24 February 2022)

Yea I understand but honestly graphics are so good these days it’s hard to notice. This is with a 3080 as well in my pc.

Azzanation method114 (on 24 February 2022)

As im saying, the PC will be patched and offer things the console versions won't over the years. Just keep that in mind before buying a console version.

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method114 Azzanation (on 24 February 2022)

Yea believe me I know. I go back and forth between PC and PS5 all the time. What I've come to realize is the extra stuff PC offers is just so hard for me to notice. I've compared multiple games on both systems and it's tough to notice a difference. Most recently I did it with Cyberpunk and it was just tough to notice. It's there don't get me wrong but it's not that big of a difference to me.

Azzanation method114 (on 24 February 2022)

Glad atleast you understand. Many judge games at launch especially with PC versions not understanding that the PC version will he optimised and updated over the long term making it the best version if you have a capable PC to run it. The game looks solid across the board so enjoy it.

method114 Azzanation (on 24 February 2022)

Agreed 100%.

Qwark Angelv577 (on 24 February 2022)

It's funny how a game with an average 97 critic score can't even run properly. I know it's from soft but still.

billyboy Qwark (on 24 February 2022)

It is sad that scores are just purchased marketing now. Makes it very hard to trust movie and game reviews. When I see really high scores I just thing "Awesome they spent a lot of money on marketing"

DonFerrari (on 23 February 2022)

Great score indeed, was never into Souls series, hopefully this one is to my taste. Congratulations anyway,=.

GuyDuke (on 23 February 2022)

Already dropped to #2 on Opencritic. This article was a tad premature, I think.

SanAndreasX GuyDuke (on 24 February 2022)

Maybe as far as comparisons to SMO's score go, but it's still doing very well in aggregate. It's probably going to top the sales charts in February, too.

aTokenYeti (on 23 February 2022)

Seems like an early shoe-in for game of the year 2022. I think Breath of the Wild was the last time I saw a game get this much universal acclaim

G2ThaUNiT aTokenYeti (on 23 February 2022)

Last game I saw get this much praise was God of War (2018) and even then, it was just shy of BotW's praise, but that really shows how special Elden Ring is turning out to be. And as a multiplat game! BotW and GoW were exclusive to their consoles. FromSoft had to get Elden Ring working properly on 5 different platforms and it appears to be mostly bug-free. Huge congrats :)

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xl-klaudkil G2ThaUNiT (on 23 February 2022)

Its bugfree after the 36gb day 1 patch.
Noo its a broken mess

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Kakadu18 aTokenYeti (on 23 February 2022)

Red Dead Redemption 2 was the last 97 metascore game.

mjk45 Kakadu18 (on 25 February 2022)

loved RDR , and while RDR2 is great the game has to much busy work for my taste.

Rafie (on 23 February 2022)

Really surprised that BotW isn't over Odyssey. Anyway, crazy how it's not even out yet and it got that score. I know the reviewers have their copy. Anyway, congrats!

xMetroid Rafie (on 23 February 2022)

Game was divisive amongst some since it changed the franchise.

Kakadu18 Rafie (on 23 February 2022)

On Metacritic the Switch version is higher than Odyssey at 97, the Wii U version got a 96.

Mandalore76 Rafie (on 24 February 2022)

Some people couldn't look past the weapon breaks in BotW.

Rafie Mandalore76 (on 24 February 2022)

That was the only thing that annoyed me about BoTW. Other than that, it's by far one of the best games I've ever played.

Mandalore76 Rafie (on 24 February 2022)

Agree. It did encourage experimentation with a plethora of weapons, but took it to the extreme. At least there was the ability to hold and display your favorite sword, bow, and shield finds on the wall in your home.

Runa216 (on 25 February 2022)

Played it for 3 hours at midnight launch, and while I did experience a bunch of framerate issues and pop-ins, the praise is absolutely worth it. I kinda expected that since I played the network test but it's even more engaging now.

Machiavellian (on 24 February 2022)

I was about to get the game then read the early DF on performance. Oh well, I can easily wait until they sort out their performance on this game as I would like the experience to be smooth but I probably should not hold my breath. From Software is not really good at optimizations and they probably not going to really do anything if memory serves.

Eric2048 (on 24 February 2022)

Holy shit i was expecting good reviews but not a 97 metascore.

FarleyMcFirefly (on 23 February 2022)

Good to see that games can still score this high. I honestly thought we wouldn't see it again... At least, not for a while.

xMetroid (on 23 February 2022)

Incredible, games like these come only every few years. I don't have a next gen yet and i will wait to play it on these for the best experience. It is pretty a sure thing this will be the game of the year unless GoW and Zelda really explode compared to the previous one. Zelda has a lot it can improve, i feel like GoW can only perfect it's formula so far.

method114 (on 23 February 2022)

Nice. Took off Friday -Tuesday for this. Got a new LG C1 as well to play on.

LivncA_Dis3 (on 25 February 2022)

Amazing job from soft,

And look that comment section 101 ey?
Cheers and lez have a jolly coop ey?

Happy Elden Ring Day!

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Mystro-Sama (on 25 February 2022)

At least Martin has a good reason for not completing Winds of Winter now.

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AkimboCurly (on 24 February 2022)

The game is awesome but I've put it on hold until they put a framerate cap on console 'cos I don't have a VRR TV

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Angelus (on 24 February 2022)

Looking forward to playing it for myself tomorrow. As of right now, Sekiro is my personal favorite FromSoft game. Let's see if this can top it

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LudicrousSpeed (on 24 February 2022)

Sucks to read that the Series X version is not optimized properly and has poor work on it in some areas. Was going to jump in tomorrow, guess I will wait for that Dirt 5 type patch.

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KratosLives (on 23 February 2022)

I see, looks like my holiday break will be for this game

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Kakadu18 (on 23 February 2022)

Incredible. I think it's the highest rated Fromsoftware game ever with that. I thought it would be in the low 90s. It's gonna go head to head with BotW2 at the game awards.

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Kakadu18 ClassicGamingWizzz (on 23 February 2022)

What's funny?

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Greenfox Kakadu18 (on 23 February 2022)

To be honest, I doubt it. BOTW is a direct sequel, I think it will hardly be able to catch the freshness that Elden Ring brings. And the same for GoW, Horizon, Bayonetta... They will be great games for sure, but this is a great game and also a refreshing new IP. For me, the only game that will be able to stand up to it for the same reason will be Starfield.

Kakadu18 Greenfox (on 24 February 2022)

Idk, BotW2 does seem to introduce a lot of interesting ideas to keep things fresh. You never know. Starfield is definitely also going to be a GOTY contender.

Greenfox Kakadu18 (on 25 February 2022)

Yes, I agree, BOTW2 will be a great game, and I don't think it will be repetitive or limited. But being a sequel will work against it in the GOTYs. More having already won with BOTW1.

rapsuperstar31 (on 23 February 2022)

Oh opencrtic, was thinking it was Metacritic which still has Ocarnia of Time at number 1 with a 99. Either way looks like its a fantastic game.

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xl-klaudkil rapsuperstar31 (on 23 February 2022)

Doesny oot have like 9 reviews?

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Kakadu18 xl-klaudkil (on 23 February 2022)

22 reviews, it would need 15 to get that must-play badge.

Kakadu18 rapsuperstar31 (on 23 February 2022)

Opencritic only started about 10 years ago and doesn't include older games. OoT isn't featured on Opencritic.

victor83fernandes (on 23 February 2022)

I still have to finish demon souls, but the price is enticing, Elden ring is a whole 33 dollars cheaper than most ps5 sony releases such as horizon and GT7 here in the UK

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Greenfox (on 23 February 2022)

wow, I was expecting a very good score, but not the best one. Congratulations PS and Xbox users, playing such a perfect game on console is priceless. Enjoy it.

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IcaroRibeiro (on 23 February 2022)

This is not the game of the year, this is the game of the life

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Manlytears (on 23 February 2022)

GoTY is here baby! More, perhaps even game of the generation! I knew this child was especial from playing the beta test.

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UnderwaterFunktown Manlytears (on 23 February 2022)

Gonna be tough for anything to top that critic rating, but it's gonna be a packed year for GotY contenders with Ragnarok and the BotW Sequel on the horizon. Maybe Starfield will even join in the running, who knows. It's one hell of a year for games that's for sure.

xMetroid UnderwaterFunktown (on 23 February 2022)

Right, at this rate if everything releases this year i doubt Horizon will even be nominated. Pretty wild.

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xl-klaudkil xMetroid (on 23 February 2022)

100% for best graphics

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kazuyamishima xMetroid (on 23 February 2022)

Why not? They always nominate 6 games.

aTokenYeti UnderwaterFunktown (on 23 February 2022)

Are we sure BOTW sequel is this year?

G2ThaUNiT aTokenYeti (on 23 February 2022)

Nintendo keeps assuring that it is. Their last financial report says it's on track to release in 2022.

aTokenYeti G2ThaUNiT (on 23 February 2022)

Oh I actually didn’t know that, I thought it was just a rumor

G2ThaUNiT aTokenYeti (on 23 February 2022)

Their definitely was a rumor that it may be delayed to 2023, but nothing was confirmed till Nintendo's quarterly results a few weeks ago. And if Nintendo is confident enough to share that confirmation with shareholders, I'll take Nintendo's word on it!

At the same time though, that'll put BOTW 2 and Starfield releasing around the same time!!! I only have a finite amount of time! And since it's going to have taken Nintendo over 5 years to make the sequel despite using the same engine and assets that the first game used, I have a feeling they're cooking up something really special!

Manlytears UnderwaterFunktown (on 23 February 2022)

Fair enough, but Elden Ring is looking very especial man. I think From will take this.

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G2ThaUNiT UnderwaterFunktown (on 23 February 2022)

We'll see if Final Fantasy XVI makes it out this year too!

Leynos UnderwaterFunktown (on 24 February 2022)

BOTW2 has a real shot

Hynad Leynos (on 25 February 2022)

It certainly does. How I wish it was a cross-gen game for the Switch’s successor. But who knows, maybe with it not being tethered to two systems like the first game, it may achieve better technical result. But I wish we could play both at 60fps and at least native 1080p.

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Azzanation (on 23 February 2022)

There goes the GOTY. Not a fan of Souls games, but i might check this one out.

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billyboy Azzanation (on 23 February 2022)

Honestly it feels more like a modern kings field to me. I have liked FromSoftware for longer than most people thought they existed and was never that big of a fan of the souls games.