Elden Ring's Impact on Players
Elden Ring has left a mix of opinions among players regarding its longevity. Some players fell in love with the FromSoftware game and played it extensively, while others dropped it after a few months. Some users expressed frustration at being unable to defeat certain bosses, but others found satisfaction in the challenging gameplay and sense of fulfillment.
In a thread titled "Elden Ring longevity" on the PC Game Spotlight Discord, we asked readers how much time they've spent with the FromSoftware RPG, and why. While opinions on the game's quality varied, it's no surprise that many players have already formed an opinion on Elden Ring's replayability.
"I had a blast with it at first, but I'm done now," one user writes. "It felt like there wasn't enough substance. Feels like a 4-5 hour game stretched out to 50."
Others praised the game for its groundbreaking graphics and diverse combat options. "Elden Ring is one of the best games ever made," another user writes. "Beautiful, challenging, and perfectly balanced. It's one of the few games that I still want to go back to even after beating the game."
Some users expressed frustration with how difficult the game is. One user says, "I love how challenging this game is, but I think a lot of reviews and players are pointing out that the game feels more daunting than rewarding." Another user says, "I've died to the same boss over a dozen times. It's honestly really frustrating."
"I played it for about six hours and I'm done with it," writes another user. "I felt like I was roaming in a sandbox game but the world felt very static and lacked the sandbox feel."
"I don't think I will replay it," another user writes. "I think my time is better spent on other games that have replayability."
PvP was mentioned as a factor that added value for some players, while others found it off-putting. "To each their own but I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks PvP is a part of the game that should be left alone," one user writes.
