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[Dr.Morris79]

I cant get off the game, it's too good.

 

[The artful mincer]

Jaffe is calling Elden Ring reviews “Stupid” and “Embarrassing”

In a recent video he is now calling it the best game he's ever played

Funny he's had a bit of turn around on souls game. He couldn't play bloodborne for more than 30 minutes at one point but he's finished that too.

Souls games often have that effect on people lol

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Down to 96 on MC

 

[Wesleyalucard]

Down to 96 on MC and not 100% recomended more on Opencritic

 

[jufonuk]

My brother got it for his Xbox. Oh look same combat as dark souls.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

This months Play magazine (used to be official PlayStation magazine but guess they lost the licence) gave it an 8.

 

[Caio]

Down to 96 on MC and not 100% recomended more on Opencritic

OMG now people should stop buying it, and go back to Zelda right ?

 

[Ogbert]

Jaffe is calling Elden Ring reviews “Stupid” and “Embarrassing”

I thought the video was fine.

He's generous about the game - absolutely loves it. He just points out some objective facts.

The game is slightly overrated. It will be my GOTY, but From (like Nintendo) do get a pass on certain technical elements.

 

[Alphagear]

I thought the video was fine.

He's generous about the game - absolutely loves it. He just points out some objective facts.

The game is slightly overrated. It will be my GOTY, but From (like Nintendo) do get a pass on certain technical elements.

Exactly one of the best games I've played but that doesn't mean it is perfect.

The reviews were generous. No way you can give perfect scores with the average graphics/performance alone.

Not gonna mention the Accessibility of the game. Past Souls game got away with it cause they were linear to an extent.

This game was a nightmare. Thank God for the Internet.

 

[Negotiator101]

A fantastic game but very difficult for me anyway. What's the best way to defend? I find rolling to be very ineffective, any tips?

 

[Yoboman]

A fantastic game but very difficult for me anyway. What's the best way to defend? I find rolling to be very ineffective, any tips?

Rolling is the most effective

You sure your armour isn't too heavy?

 

[AV]

A fantastic game but very difficult for me anyway. What's the best way to defend? I find rolling to be very ineffective, any tips?

As the other guy said, if check your inventory screen towards the bottom right there's an indicator of whether you have a "low load, med load, heavy load". Every item you equip including weapons that you can hotswap to add to your carry weight, at 70% and above of your maximum, you will "fat roll" which is incredibly ineffective. Swap to lighter armour until you're med. rolling. Endurance is your key stat as it increases not only your stamina bar but also your max equip load.

Once you're med. rolling, it is by far the most effective way to play but it still takes time for it to "click". You're invincible for the middle frames of the animation so it's about getting used to rolling just before an attack connects.

 

[FrankWza]

Rolling is the most effective

You sure your armour isn't too heavy?

I feel like the stamina is much more forgiving than previous souls game considering same weight ratios

 

[Lux R7]

A fantastic game but very difficult for me anyway. What's the best way to defend? I find rolling to be very ineffective, any tips?

rolling is fine, however a huge shield + good stamina helps

 

[Negotiator101]

As the other guy said, if check your inventory screen towards the bottom right there's an indicator of whether you have a "low load, med load, heavy load". Every item you equip including weapons that you can hotswap to add to your carry weight, at 70% and above of your maximum, you will "fat roll" which is incredibly ineffective. Swap to lighter armour until you're med. rolling. Endurance is your key stat as it increases not only your stamina bar but also your max equip load.

Once you're med. rolling, it is by far the most effective way to play but it still takes time for it to "click". You're invincible for the middle frames of the animation so it's about getting used to rolling just before an attack connects.

Thank you, I'll have a look.

 

[AV]

I feel like the stamina is much more forgiving than previous souls game considering same weight ratios

There's also a trinket that gives you a bunch extra equip load should you need it.

 

[FrankWza]

There's also a trinket that gives you a bunch extra equip load should you need it.

Yeah. I just meant as far as the way the game is balanced or whatever. Similar loads are less restrictive on stamina compared to souls games.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Elden Ring is another classic courtesy of FromSoft, and not simply Dark Souls IV: Open World Edition.

It's the most engrossed I've been with a title in I don't know how long.

As amazing as it is, there's still some notable flaws that hold it back.

Having some time apart from release and completion has made them a bit more apparent.

Still, it's a amazing title that ranks among their very best.


Timestamps:
00:00 - Prelude
01:23 - Some notes before Diving In
03:53 - The Open world of Elden Ring
09:43 - Exploration in Elden Ring
12:44 - Torrent The Horse
13:52 - Combat in Elden Ring
16:34 - The Upgrade System
22:04 - Spirit Ashes
24:00 - Multiplayer in Elden Ring
27:19 - The Highs and Lows of Elden Ring
27:40 - Limgrave
30:19 - Liurnia Of The Lakes
32:23 - Caelid
35:15 - Underground
36:55 - Altus Plateau
38:52 - Leyndell, Royal Capital
40:17 - Too Much of a Good Thing
42:26 - Mountaintops Of The Giants
44:15 - Consecrated Snowfield
44:39 - Miquella's Haligtree
48:09 - Crumbling Farum Azula
49:19 - The Final Stretch
51:09 - The Lore and Quests of Elden Ring
54:37 - What's Next?
58:57 - In Conclusion