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"See look, he'll attack any second now......anyyyyy second now....."

That sentence summarizes my feelings about the bosses of Elden Ring. How do we combat people getting increasingly better at these types of games to keep it hard? Make the late game bosses one shot you if you don't have a truckload invested in vigor, and keep the player guessing on when they'll eventually swing at you.
Ok, I feel better now. That last bit is pretty much my only issue with the game. Fromsoft nailed the open world experience of this game. The Lands Between feel incredibly satisfying to explore, with at least something waiting for you around every corner. While the late game bosses do give me some grief, the total roster of the bosses is mostly really good. This game also feels like you can build your character a million different ways compared to the other Fromsoft titles. If you've never been a fan of the Dark Souls games, I would at least give this one a chance. It's just different enough that you may enjoy it.

Reviewed on Oct 07, 2023


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