Elden Ring - Before You Buy

ELDEN RING (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S/One) is the latest From Software game with new challenges and a vast open world. How is it? Let's talk.

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[rllysilli]

never commented before, but seriously i've gone to these reviews first for years now, always consistent, very well put together and to the point, thank you for always uploading fantastic content, especially with these. i'll even watch them for games i dont anticipate playing because there's a chance your review will convince me otherwise. i usually follow it up with the things i wish i knew when starting for a game after i end up getting it lol

[Jatt]

A bit more context on George "Rail Road" Martin's involvement here: Apparently he wrote all the lore and did the worldbuilding for everything BEFORE the world was destroyed. So back when all the ruins were actual civilizations, that's what he put together. Then Miyazaki et al. took all that and made the game about after the world falling and decaying. So he didn't write anything specifically for the game, but created the world that the game then ran down and destroyed. Really interesting way of doing it.

[cameronpavelic]

I just picked this up after 2 years avoiding it. I don’t typically play games that are this difficult, because life is difficult enough. I game to escape. But then a friend convinced me to pick this up when he explained to me why Souls games appeal to him; They are digital recreation of all his real life challenges; I get it now. Creating a character that looks just like me, placing him in this brutal world, and going in with the mindset that every challenge here represents my own harsh realities…the game just clicked.

It’s more than the simple, casual escape from reality that I’m use to at the end of the day; This feels like an exploration into of my own potential. That is quite a special feeling I wasn’t expecting from a video game, and one that I haven’t felt since I was a kid.

[redythelegend]

You are thanking us? WE are thanking you! You've saved me often money. Excellent content without any spoilers. Your videos is a must for me before I buy a game. Thank you

[smurfsticks]

I think one reason this game is getting so much love is that they didn't promise everything in the world like some of the other games.
They just said here is an ambitious open world game that we hope you enjoy playing. And it delivered even more.

[sxikho]

Thank you guys for doing these before you buys. They help a lot especially when you have limited money!

[Levita_]

So glad the Before You Buy series is still going. Consistently reliable reviews. Truly, thank you.

[Dani]

20 hours in and this is the first game in a LONG time that has me totally into it. Really nice to see after wasting money on Cyberpunk and Battlefield recently.

[IzzyZil]

Man I'm so glad this game is delivering, I cant Express how good it feels knowing we can still get games like this despite the industry often nto living up to our expectations. To those who play it, hopefully we can join in jolly cooperation or perhaps even pvp.

[justin]

7:45 I spent 40 hours before even walking towards the first bosses direction. Between the sneak system, and new checkpoint statue system the game really encourages exploring and doing your own thing without fear of losing anything

[kierand]

I can't even describe my love for this game I only just started on it last night and easily topped four hours on it just literally exploring and noticing I hadn't really got anywhere with progress in a sense doesn't even frustrate me because I genuinely want my time expanded as much as possible in that beautiful world

[volk]

To anyone who hasnt played a souls game and want an example of how insanely hard the npc stories are check out Bok the Seamster. He's literally a small tree you have to meet and then meet him at different locations that somehow you are just supposed to be able to figure out. The npc stories is what made me replay the dark souls games many many times. The first time through it seems like the impact they have is almost nothing but once you play though the whole game and realize how much content there was you missed it gives tons of replay value.

[RoboboR]

I love how fair and balanced these are. Nothing exaggerated or suspicious like you can see from the big review sites, and it really just feels like a friend breaking down a game's pros and cons in just the right amount of detail so when I see such a glowing review from here I finally feel like my hype is legit! Can't wait to just get into the world and run around with some friends.

[BlueDragoon]

I think it's really cool that they finally added a better sneak element to the game. You can use bushes and walls for actual cover and lose your enemies or jump out and surprise them. More so than in any other souls game that I've played.

[disestablishmentarianismof]

Another thing that I liked about the game were the arts used in the loading screen, each one had their own color and shade that just fits in the game without going overboard(and they look sick as hell). Great review btw!

[jojotag]

I gatta say - the "before you buy" series has always been reliable and consistent, MUCH LOVE

[wheelsndealz]

It's kinda crazy how we go from a game drought to a flood of great games. Too many to play at once when it felt like the last year had almost nothing really good to play.

[DoubleOSevan]

Let’s be honest, most of you guys have already made up your minds to buy this game before watching this video 😂

[porker]

Ever put so eloquently, this is the reason I am subbed to you. The videos and highlights are impeccable !!. Great content and always appreciated. Thanks so much 🙏🏽.

[jamiedolan]

This game is amazing! I’m so thankful for Bloodhound’s Step. That Ash of War really helped me get by Margit The Fell Omen. As always, awesome upload, awesome video! Love all your guy’s content!! Thanks so much!!!