Elden Ring Nightreign

Elden Ring Nightreign is a bold and surprisingly successful evolution of the Elden Ring we know. With this co-op spin-off, FromSoftware proves that the world of Elden Ring also thrives in a more social setting, without compromising on challenge or atmosphere. In fact, the presentation during certain boss fights might even surpass the original, precisely because so much attention has been paid to it. The addition of teamplay, roguelite elements, and nostalgic bosses from earlier titles results in a game that feels both familiar and refreshing.

All of this results in an experience that will appeal to those who know Elden Ring by heart and are masters of its combat system. However, if you don't fall into that group, Elden Ring Nightreign likely isn't for you. At the end of the day, FromSoftware presents us with a unique experiment that makes it clear that its 2022 title has the potential to expand almost anywhere, though that doesn't mean it should.

It's fun, unexpected, and challenging. Everything you'd want from a title like this. Even if it doesn't look and feel exactly like we initially imagined.

Elden Ring Nightreign won't be every FromSoft fan's cup of tea, and this is especially true if you're a lone wolf.

Elden Ring Nightreign represents a bold attempt to evolve the Elden Ring universe through a cooperative and dynamic format. The streamlined progression and reduced exploratory freedom may not satisfy series purists, while the introduction of roguelike and battle royale elements does not fit perfectly with FromSoftware's design philosophy. Ultimately, Nightreign may attract a new audience, but for longtime fans of the series, the balance between innovation and faithfulness to the spirit of Elden Ring will prove to be less than optimal.

Elden Ring Nightreign has a lot of good ideas on its side, a lot of quality, and I'm sure it will blossom during the coming months; however, at the moment the ratio of fun to frustration seems a bit problematic.

The very core idea behind the conception of Elden Ring: Night Reign is flawed; loop-based games like roguelikes completely break the magic of FromSoftware's formula. It feels like a bundle of mods that quickly loses its charm due to repetitiveness—and that's if you're playing with someone who knows what they're doing; if not, the experience gets much worse.

Great game. Fantastic little experience with some genuinely immersive setups.

Although I have serious concerns about this game I ended up purchasing and playing over 60 hours and even got platinum trophy. The game is not perfectly structured as the base game, Elden Ring, did and have some really serious problems with gameplay because of usings the base game's assests. Yet, it still has some cool and demanded responds which players needed. It gives you opportunity the play an original souls game you can play with your friends with bunch of differenty types of RNG-based builds which also sometimes feels off because of the how this RNG-based scenarious are not perfectly designed. Nonetheless, the new contents, bosses, OST's and experience that provides for the gamer is still feels qualified. The main problem of the game for me on the other hand, is that the game is not designed on its own but re-designed after the Elden Ring. As a result most of the time the enemies and bosses placed in the map are not designed for the map of Nightrein, therefore they can be stuck, be balanceless and unfun since they are not designed for Nightrein's enviroment and gameplay. The game's pace is quite fast and fun to play however most of the bosses are not so fast to fight because they fly, they set a place fire or ice in a small area of Nightrein. Another problem for me is that not having the new content and even not enough content. The limited and not good RNG-based weapon pool is frustrating since it gives you the same in some runs and it is kinda defeats all the epic and fun builds that game can provide. Still, it is an okay game you can play with your friends and chill as long as the game's design and RNG do not ruin the experience. I believe after some if the game is not supported with new content the game already will be boring for the majority of the soul player. Therefore it needs new content even they are not unique, even old souls game items, bosses or places can be added for the new content. The player needs to experience dynamic, fun and epic runs with their friends so that they can continue to play the game.

Communication issues and not a lot RNG with the map generation but still enjoyable, bosses are fun.

I can't help but feel this is a waste of time. Reusing enemies from all the previous games, reusing armors, weapons, moves, settings, everything is pulled exaclty the same from Elden Ring. And it could be a fun addition to the game, but I can't help but think its a waste of time for the incredible talent in FromSoft. It makes me scared for the direction and future of one of the single best single player game makers. Still, judging the game alone, there is stuff to like. If the game takes all it has from Elden Ring, then it simply has some of the best enemy design, weapon and power design and map as well. It all feels very disjointed and mushed together, completly out of balance and without the appeal of discovery and world conection that makes FromSoft games so unique, but its still more Elden Ring. It can be something intresting for a few 20-30h, and hopefully is not a beguining of a worrying shift in focus for them

Devrait être un DLC a 20€, rien ne justifie plus de 50€ pour un équivalent de DLC et un mini DLC (n'incluant qu'un boss et deux persos jouables). Le lore n'est pas au même niveau que les autres jeux de FS. De plus, pour avoir fait le jeu, au début, en duo, tomber avec un PNJ en guise de mate vous fera forcément perdre votre partie ce qui était très frustrant mais qui fait passer mon 3 a un 4, car cela aurait du être dispo à la sortie.