THE FUSE

Elden Ring is an excellent, excellent video game. It’s got that smashy FromSoftware combat, a couple hundred boss fights that are all (mostly) unique and fun, character build customization for miles, a gorgeous and massive open world that’s a treat to explore, an intriguing story and hidden secrets, and a robust DLC that could be a game all its own. There’s a reason (well, many reasons!) why it’s almost universally critically acclaimed and still beloved by fans a few years after launch, too.