Last year, Elden Ring took over the internet for a while and even won the award for Best Game 2022 at the Game Awards at the end of the year. Currently, the game is on sale on Steam, and it’s worth it.
Elden Ring takes the classic Souls formula and transports it into an open world. This was a huge success for From Software, and not only were the reviews very positive: the game received several awards. The most important of these was the award for Best Game 2022 at the Game Awards.
MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos still raves about the game, and many new players who were not familiar with the Souls genre before have been thrilled by Elden Ring. This is mainly because it is one of the most beginner-friendly games among all Souls titles.
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The Souls open world is also interesting for beginners
The open world is the biggest innovation in Elden Ring compared to previous games in the Dark Souls series. In a game series known for its perfectly designed levels, this was an unusual decision.
However, the ability to go anywhere is especially a good way for beginners to avoid frustration. If you get stuck in one part of the world, you can simply go somewhere else and maybe discover new armor or weapons that can help you.
If you don’t want to explore, you can follow the lights and have a linear experience. Also, the many spells and weapon abilities help new players cope better with the difficulty, because you must not be fooled: Elden Ring is still incredibly hard in many areas.
Above all, the bosses provide moments that you will remember for a long time. A particularly notable star is Malenia, regarded as one of the hardest Souls bosses of all time, through whom a very particular player has gained fame:
How much does Elden Ring cost? Currently, you can get the game with a 34% discount on Steam. For €39.59, you can grab this Soulslike if you haven’t played it yet or want to try some mods. The offer is available on Steam until October 19th.
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