Elden ring

[tommers]

It’s my son’s birthday In 2 weeks. He is SUPER excited about this. None of his friends have really got into Dark Souls sadly. Does he need new friends?

Yes.

 

[ruffneck23]

 

[tommers]

Unlocks at 11pm tomorrow on PC. Midnight on console.

Can pre-load it now apparently.

Need to make some decisions.

 

[ruffneck23]

My cousin has pre loaded it on PS 5 and unlocks at midnight tomorrow.

Reviews out at 3pm UK time..

I dont get paid til 4pm on Friday so cant play it til then but as Im working it's probably a good thing.

 

[trashpony]

Not able to wait until middle of March apparently

 

[mwgdrwg]

I've also pre-ordered this, even though I haven't really got on with previous From Software games.



I couldn't resist. That trailer makes it look like Breath of the Wild x Dark Souls!!!

 

[tommers]

I've also pre-ordered this, even though I haven't really got on with previous From Software games.



I couldn't resist. That trailer makes it look like Breath of the Wild x Dark Souls!!!

Breath of the Wild without Link. Perfect.

 

[mwgdrwg]

Breath of the Wild without Link. Perfect.

 

[ruffneck23]

 

[tommers]

Dont want to spoil it by reading reviews or watching videos but i skimmed some and well, positive is one word i suppose.

 

[ruffneck23]

I've also pre-ordered this, even though I haven't really got on with previous From Software games.



I couldn't resist. That trailer makes it look like Breath of the Wild x Dark Souls!!!

Death of the wild.

 

[tommers]

They aim to provide a liminal space in which a determined player can fix that which is broken, order that which is chaotic. By this definition, at least, Elden Ring is the finest video game yet made.

that isn't helping the time pass.

 

[tommers]

97 on metacritic.

Those who worship at the church of Souls-like will find a game that’s basically everything they ever wanted.

oh fuck.

 

[JimW]

that isn't helping the time pass.

If it was minimal liminal it would be a different animal.

 

[Sunray]

OMG too many games to play.

 

[cybershot]

This looks amazing, but it will probably be 7 years before I even play it!

 

[Orang Utan]

Is it one of those difficult games that you have to die a lot and repeat battles over and over again to progress?

 

[cybershot]

Is it one of those difficult games that you have to die a lot and repeat battles over and over again to progress?

It’s a fromsoftware title. So if you’ve played any of the dark souls, blood borne or sekiro games you probably know what you’re in for. I’m short. Yes. Probably.

From what I’ve seen of reviews though this is much less linear and you can go from one area to another and take bosses on in no particular order. You’ll have to level up obvs so it may become clear pretty early on that this is a battle for another day.

I’m not sure if uses the dead souls mechanic of making you weaker each time you die. I know some people love that and I do get it but after x hours into a campaign that it gets to the point where you need to start again that’s usually when I bailed.

 

[ruffneck23]

I’m not sure if uses the dead souls mechanic of making you weaker each time you die. I know some people love that and I do get it but after x hours into a campaign that it gets to the point where you need to start again that’s usually when I bailed.

I think that was only in dark souls 2 , which I've been recently playing again. It's a shit mechanic and it ruins the game.

Orang Utan , The souls games aren't just hard they are brutal. Personally I love it, but with greatest respect (seeing your other posts on this forum regarding difficulty in games) I'm not sure it will be for you. Although I do hope you like it because they are (souls games) some of the best games out there if you can click with them.

 

[tommers]

If there is one thing I am sure of in this world Orang Utan ,it is that you would hate this game.

 

[ruffneck23]

Elden Ring is already one of the best-reviewed games ever

PC performance will definitely be something to watch out for, however.

www.pcgamer.com

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

i'm preloading it even though the extra ram i need hasn't arrived yet.

 

[tommers]

I went PS5 in the end. More expensive, but bigger screen.

Not really in the mood any more after today's shitshow but whatever.

 

[mwgdrwg]

I went PS5 in the end. More expensive, but bigger screen.

Not really in the mood any more after today's shitshow but whatever.

I'm on PS5 too, want to swap PSN cos I think you can help each other out if needed.

Also, I think a deep dive into a fantasy world is just what I need when faced with the reality of the world around us.

Anyway, hurry up Mr. Postman!

 

[ruffneck23]

I went PS5 in the end. More expensive, but bigger screen.

Not really in the mood any more after today's shitshow but whatever.

First thoughts ?

 

[mwgdrwg]

It's here. But I have to work all afternoon!

 

[trashpony]

It’s downloaded waiting for the boy to get home from school

 

[mwgdrwg]

This might be handy:

ELDEN RING Starter Guide : Tips to know before playing the game

If you were wondering how to play Elden Ring, what you should do first when starting the game, or what you should know even before, this beginner’s guide is for you!

en.bandainamcoent.eu

 

[ruffneck23]

about 4 hours for me to be able to play, although I have missions to do this eve

My cousin has been messaging me every time he dies, I've had a quite a few messages

 

[tommers]

I've only played a couple of hours but it's very good. It has fucking berry collecting in it, but the rest of it is Dark Souls but in a big world. I'm really enjoying it. I have things I can summon apparently, looking forward to trying that.