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This first-person shooter is set on a mysterious island stuck in a time loop and challenges you to unravel a “murder puzzle” in order to break the cycle. Yes, you’ll die a lot, but you’ll always return after each crushing defeat because the joy of overcoming Elden Ring’s toughest obstacles is a feeling that few PS5 games can replicate.ĭeathloop often favors style over substance, but there’s a reason we gave it our GOTY award in 2021: It’s an absolute hoot to play. The real beauty of Elden Ring comes from the high level of freedom it gives players to venture off the beaten path, but also to craft and upgradeĪ character that suits their preferred playstyle. Martin involved in dreaming up the game’s world, it’s not surprising there is a nearly bottomless sea of lore to dive into. The game’s narrative is obscure but rich in detail for those willing to unravel its mysteries, and with Game of Thrones author George R. But Elden Ring is about more than just brutally tough boss battles. Of course, as with almost all From games, Elden Ring’s biggest draw is its challenging difficulty level that demands near perfection from players.

Developed by Japanese studio FromSoftware, this behemoth takes the formula established in Dark Souls and expands it into a massive open-world setting. Elden Ring feels like the culmination of the so-called Soulsbourne genre.

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