Elden Ring is a game based on the Shattering of the titular Elden Ring. It is an obtuse but huge game. You can’t help but enjoy its zany characters and big-budget production. Read on for a quick rundown of this game. Besides being fun, Elden Ring is also worth checking out if you haven’t already.

Elden Ring is based on the Shattering of the titular Elden Ring

Taking inspiration from the story of the titular ring, Elden focuses on the machinations of a powerful heir. Players will travel the world through a central hub and can explore it by riding the character’s mount. Players will be challenged with enemies and non-player characters. The game has RPG elements, but emphasizes magic and rapid travel. The world will feel vast and unsettling, and quick reflexes will be essential to survive.

The story is set in a world where the titular ring has broken into six pieces, each granting immense powers. The pieces of the ring are used by six demigods, and the player must defeat them one by one. There is also an underlying theme of death. Players are able to fight against the demigods by destroying their pieces.

It’s a game-of-the-year contender

Fans of the Dark Souls franchise will find much to love in Elden Ring. The action-RPG features summonable allies, giant mythical monsters, and even horses. The game was officially announced in June by Bandai Namco and FromSoftware. The developers described Elden Ring as “their largest game to date.” The game was created by the same team behind the successful Dark Souls series, as well as Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin.

Fans of Dark Souls games are used to games not giving clear objectives, exposition, or story. While Elden Ring provides more information, many players will be disappointed by the lack of clarity in the game. For example, the game frequently locks up the story progression, requiring players to consult various NPCs and follow certain directions. For this reason, many reviewers suggest a game-of-the-year contender.

It’s obtuse

If you’ve been playing Dark Souls, you know how unavoidable it is to skip explaining what you’re doing. While Elden Ring starts with a bit more exposition, it still feels obtuse and frustrating. Much of the game’s progression is hidden behind conversations with NPCs. This means you must always double-check your progress with those characters.

Combat is also the core focus of this game. Elden Ring takes the combat style and design of Dark Souls, which is notoriously slow and deliberate. Players can even stare at glowing trees in the distance. This makes for some surprisingly intense combat, which will make anyone want to do it again. Elden Ring also features a female protagonist – Sofia Rivera.

It’s big

Unlike previous FromSoftware games, Elden Ring is huge, dwarfing the previously mentioned Dark Souls. It takes its design cue from the Dark Souls games. It features huge jumping and climbing mechanics, as well as the ability to pick up flowers and stare at distant, glowing trees. Sofia Rivera is an actress who plays the title character, Elden. Her voice is reminiscent of Sofia in the movie “Snow White.”

Despite this barrier to accessibility, the game is well worth the wait. Elden Ring takes several dozen hours to complete, and some reviewers might have trouble finishing it in that time. A newcomer’s experience of the game will probably be vastly different from an experienced player. So, while Digital Trends’ review is written with the newcomer in mind, it does not diminish the opinion of series veterans.