Despite the fact that I have all souls games (including Bloodborne), I've never managed to get into one. I appreciate the quality and style, but it's just not for me. That's what I've always thought.
And now From Software has the audacity to come out with Elden Ring, a game I've been enjoying so much (even as it's punishing me senseless) that I almost lost my job.
The sheer range of options given to you when growing your character is insane, leading to many varied game styles (though some of you p*ssies insist on only using Rivers of Blood) and many different builds. Honestly, once I'm done playing with my katanas (no, not Rivers), I'll probably start a new game with a magic user. Or a strength build. Or a faith build. Or a quality build. Honestly, so many things to choose from.
Top that with a gorgeous, sprawling world just waiting to be explored (and with countless hidden paths, dungeons, mines, secrets etc.), interesting boss fights, clear mechanics and a good boi for a mount and you've got the makings of the greatest game of its generation (for an RPG, I mean).
No handholding, no pointing you to pretty things, no railroading, no shame (the devs really don't care if you see everything, as long as you enjoy yourself).
Honestly, it's unlike anything I've played before (while sticking to beloved tropes and cliches).
Give it a go. I mean...everybody else is.
(I see you Sanic, you little s*it)

Later Edit: the game's great up to the Fire Giant. That fight's meh and the rest of the game...well, it's not even the same game anymore. I've never seen lazier combat setup, reusing monsters (i.e. former bosses are now just mobs), just "upping the difficulty" by giving the enemy waaay more health and damage but nothing else. The bosses in Farum Azula are utter garbage, clearly thought out for a different kind of encounter. Honestly, it's not even the same game.
If this was a D&D game, this would be the part where the DM has a really bad day and gets angry at the players so anything they do, he punishes. Like playing the game, for example.

Despite the fact that I have all souls games (including Bloodborne), I've never managed to get into one. I appreciate the quality and style, but it's just not for me. That's what I've always thought. And now From Software has the audacity to come out with Elden Ring, a game I've been enjoying so much (even as it's punishing me senseless) that I almost lost my job. The sheer range of options given to you when growing your character is insane, leading to many varied game styles (though some of you p*ssies insist on only using Rivers of Blood) and many different builds. Honestly, once I'm done playing with my katanas (no, not Rivers), I'll probably start a new game with a magic user. Or a strength build. Or a faith build. Or a quality build. Honestly, so many things to choose from. Top that with a gorgeous, sprawling world just waiting to be explored (and with countless hidden paths, dungeons, mines, secrets etc.), interesting boss fights, clear mechanics and a good boi for a mount and you've got the makings of the greatest game of its generation (for an RPG, I mean). No handholding, no pointing you to pretty things, no railroading, no shame (the devs really don't care if you see everything, as long as you enjoy yourself). Honestly, it's unlike anything I've played before (while sticking to beloved tropes and cliches). Give it a go. I mean...everybody else is. (I see you Sanic, you little s*it) Later Edit: the game's great up to the Fire Giant. That fight's meh and the rest of the game...well, it's not even the same game anymore. I've never seen lazier combat setup, reusing monsters (i.e. former bosses are now just mobs), just "upping the difficulty" by giving the enemy waaay more health and damage but nothing else. The bosses in Farum Azula are utter garbage, clearly thought out for a different kind of encounter. Honestly, it's not even the same game. If this was a D&D game, this would be the part where the DM has a really bad day and gets angry at the players so anything they do, he punishes. Like playing the game, for example.