Elden Ring is the most potent game I've ever played, it truly has it all, a sense of exploration to rival even the likes of Breath of the Wild, combat so diverse that it warrants at least 3 playthroughs to even scratch the surface of all the mechanics, unrivaled art direction and graphical fidelity, and my favorite fictional lore I have ever discovered. Every moment feels like an adventure, from emerging from the Chapel of Anticipation, to choking on the ash dispersed by the Erdtree set ablaze, I have never played a title that rivals how the Legend of Zelda's endings make me feel. The only gripe I could consider is the pure density and scope of the world, making re-playthroughs frankly intimidating, so while not suited for immediate replay value, Elden Ring's sheer level of content lends itself perfectly to being replayed annually, as everything will be fresh once again. I often find myself too eager to jump back into this world, and become disappointed when it feels tiresome to replay, so I ought to learn to pace myself, it will be worth it.

There is no perfect game, there never will be, it's an illogical concept, you can't truly define perfect art, but Elden Ring will stand as one of the most special games ever made, no game will make you feel exactly like Elden Ring will.

10/10