In Elden Ring, players can view their current location, drop markers at points of interest, and even fast travel to discovered Sites of Grace, which act as Elden Ring's "bonfires." A feature like this should help players more easily navigate this genuinely open world. However, to the dismay of some players, they've never featured a map. FromSoftware RPGs have always featured sprawling environments with large, interconnected areas. One of the tweaks worth celebrating is the addition of a world map. I certainly won't go as far as to say, Elden Ring is easier than Dark Souls or Sekiro, especially after one particular boss fight, but I can confidently say this team made huge strides in the approachability department. Some massive quality of life improvements and gameplay enhancements that seemingly reduce a bit of the game's inherent challenge add plenty of modern twists to the Souls-like sub-genre. However, what's significantly changed this time around is the freedom at players' disposal. If you boil it down to its most straightforward mechanics, Elden Ring still involves defeating enemies, collecting a Souls-like currency that drops when you die, and navigating a cryptic and mysterious world. And if I'm being completely honest with everyone here, the core experience isn't fundamentally that different from previous iterations. Many people have asked me whether Elden Ring drastically changes the gameplay loop of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, or Sekiro. After playing roughly 10 hours of the Elden Ring network test, I'm here to discuss how and why this upcoming RPG might finally convert FromSoftware skeptics. Elden Ring is a brand-new IP promising a new way to enjoy a formula many fans know and love. Whether they've tried Dark Souls in the past or merely feel intimidated by the reputation this sub-genre has cultivated on social media, for a large number of people, FromSoftware games haven't clicked for them so far. Sadly, I know many players who simply find the formula of FromSoftware RPGs too demanding to be enjoyable.
Games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne show just how talented this team is when it comes to crafting beautiful worlds with captivating creatures. However, I've always felt the greatest strengths of these incredible video games don't hinge entirely on their difficulty.
From Demon's Souls to Sekiro, I've played and beaten every single FromSoftware Souls-like so far. I enjoy the rush of accomplishment that comes from conquering a seemingly insurmountable enemy. As a self-proclaimed video game masochist, I've never shy away from a good challenge.
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