Read my full review here.[www.gamebyte.com]

Elden Ring is, simply put, one of the best open world games I've ever played. It has all the DNA of a Soulsborne title, but brings in new features from other genres to give it a little bit more of its own identity. There's a bit of Breath of the Wild in there, a bit of Shadow of the Colossus.

It's more approachable than the other Souls games, because its designed from the beginning as a more accessible experience. There are plenty of little changes from the older Soulsborne games that make this a great on-ramp for new players. And I'm not talking about "easy mode" - I'm talking about actual features, level design, character systems etc that keep the game challenging but not as difficult for bringing in new players. Gaming is for everyone, and it's nice to see how the core FromSoftware experience has been retained while also providing a more enjoyable experience for more people.

I think it's a real masterpiece! Check out the full review linked above for 2,000 more words on why that is.