A play review of 'ELDEN RING', the goal of death, which challenges a mighty boss while exploring a vast field.
The action RPG ' ELDEN RING ' from
ELDEN RING |
https://www.eldenring.jp/
·table of contents
◆ 1: Character making with a high degree of freedom
◆ 2: Basic battle system
◆ 3: Strategy of fields and dungeons & battle with bosses
◆ 4: Super important character 'Melina'
◆ 5: A super important item that helps you to capture what you want to get in the early stages
◆ 6: Summary
◆ 1: Character making with a high degree of freedom
ELDEN RING can create an operating character at the beginning of the game. The characters are based on 10 types of character bases with different initial equipment and initial stats such as 'Wandering Knight', 'Swordfighter', 'Brave', 'Thief', 'Hoshimi', 'Prophet', 'Samurai', 'Prisoner', 'Mission', and 'Prisoner'. Create in. The status can be freely assigned when leveling up, so if you are not particular about it, you can choose it according to your equipment preference. This time I chose 'Samurai'.
The appearance can be adjusted quite finely, such as the shape of the face and the color of the makeup.
◆ 2: Basic battle system
The main character of ELDEN RING will adventure in a vast field according to 'Blessing Guidance'. From Software's death game has the image of a game that captures a built-in dungeon while defeating powerful enemies, but in ELDEN RING, you will first explore a vast field.
Enemy characters are patrolling various parts of the vast field, and when they notice the existence of the hero, they chase after them and launch an attack. An ant that needs to be defeated or far away to stop the attack of the enemy character. ELDEN RING enemies, even Zako enemies, are so strong that you can easily lose if you don't stand around carefully, and you will die countless times during gameplay.
There is an action called 'Crouching' in ELDEN RING, and it is possible to hide from enemies and overdo it, or to do great damage to enemies who are not aware of it.
In addition to 'Crouching', there are also actions such as 'Jump' that occurs with the x button and 'Guard Counter' that occurs when you attack immediately after guarding. If you succeed in these actions, you will be given a 'deadly blow' by breaking the enemy's posture. In the following movie, you can see how to actually give a deadly blow to the enemy in various ways.
There are many types of weapons such as straight swords, swords, curved swords, swords, axes, and claws, which can be obtained by purchasing at stores or exploring the field.
These weapons can be given special skills 'combat maneuvers' and attributes by items called 'combat maneuvers'.
There are some combat maneuvers that are effective for group battles and those that can be used for long-range attacks. In the following movie, you can see how you are using tactics such as 'Blood Slash' and 'Caria's Great Sword'.
Also, if you proceed with the game and obtain the item 'Rei-calling bell', you will be able to summon the 'spirit body'. There are many types of spirit bodies, such as those that are good at short-range attacks and those that perform poison attacks.
You can see how you actually summon the spirit body and fight the enemy in the following movie.
◆ 3: Strategy of fields and dungeons & battle with bosses
The field of ELDEN RING is so vast that it's easy to wonder where to go. If you don't know which way to go, you can aim for the direction of the light that extends from the blessings scattered all over the place.
Also, if you get a 'map fragment' on the field ...
You can check the surrounding terrain. The map shows the terrain in great detail, which is a stepping stone for exploration.
In addition, a blessing mark is written on the map, and fast travel is possible by selecting a blessing in each place as shown in the movie below. With the PlayStation 5 version, loading takes only a few seconds, so you can play without stress.
There is also a point on the field where super-powerful bosses are patrolling from the very beginning.
If you feel that 'this is too strong ...', you may crouch down or use the terrain to hide and pass. When to challenge the boss is up to the player.
As you roam the field, you may discover smaller dungeons such as caves and forts.
A unique boss awaits you in the back of a small dungeon ...
By defeating the boss, you can get items that are useful for capture.
As you continue to move in the direction of the light of blessing, the first difficult boss, 'Abhorrent Demon Margit,' appears.
The abomination demon Margit has a variety of attack patterns, and is a powerful enemy that also shoots delay attacks that match the timing of avoidance, and I have been defeated by Margit dozens of times.
Margit is a very powerful boss, but not only those with transcendental skills can defeat it, but it is possible to grasp the pattern and timing of attacks while being defeated many times. In addition, jump attacks and guard counters are effective for Margit, so if you have a chance, it is recommended to aim more and more. In addition, if you collaborate with players from different worlds in online play, you can beat them more easily than when you are alone.
Defeating Margit will challenge the large dungeon 'Stormville Castle'.
Stormville Castle is characterized by intricate terrain with height differences, unlike the vast fields.
In addition, there are places where you are required to move by jumping, so you can enjoy three-dimensional movement compared to the Dark Soul series and Bloodborne.
And at the back of Stormville Castle, the boss 'Grafted Godrick' is waiting. The grafted Godrick attacks with a completely different movement from the abomination demon Margit, so the confidence gained by defeating the abomination demon Margit is about to break. However, since the grafted Godrick also has timings and movement patterns in which the attacks loosen, I managed to defeat them by trying various attacks while dying many times. The bosses you meet at ELDEN RING are super powerful, so when you defeat them, you will get a great sense of accomplishment and pleasure.
◆ 4: Super important character 'Melina'
There is a limit to what you can do with a blessing right after the game starts ...
By advancing the game and meeting the important character 'Melina', you will be able to 'level up' to strengthen your stats by consuming the 'runes' collected by defeating enemies.
Status can be assigned to any of 'Vitality', 'Mental power', 'Endurance', 'Strength', 'Skill', 'Intelligence', 'Faith', and 'Mystery'. You can get effects such as increasing and increasing attack power.
Also, when you meet Melina for the first time, you will receive a 'Reima's Finger Whistle' that can call the Reima 'Trent'.
Trents can be freely called on the field and can run around the vast field in all directions.
If you jump on the 'spiritual air flow' that is ubiquitous on the field, you can jump to a high place at once ...
It is also possible to fight while riding on torrents.
In the following movie, you can see how you actually ride around the torrent and move and fight.
Furthermore, if you proceed with the game for a while after meeting Melina, you will be able to go to the 'Round Table', which is the base of this work.
Blacksmiths who strengthen weapons on the round table ...
It is possible to meet characters who give information. The number of characters you can meet at the round table will increase as you explore the field and progress through the game.
The above elements of level up, ghost horse torrent, and round table are very important elements in playing ELDEN RING, but you can not use it unless you advance the game a little and meet Melina. It will be very difficult to capture until you meet Melina and make each element available, so it is recommended that you first aim to meet Melina according to the guidance of the blessing before exploring the surroundings.
◆ 5: Search element & craft element to help capture
The above-mentioned war ash and spirits can be obtained by exploring the vast field. There are a lot of other items scattered on the field that will help you to capture, so it is recommended to make a lot of detours when you get stuck in the boss capture. In particular, the 'Holy Grail Bottle of Remedy' that has fallen to the point visited in the early stages is an item that you definitely want to get.
By adding 'Crystal Drops' that can be obtained in the field, you can add effects such as 'recovery of physical strength', 'enhancement of stamina', and 'enhancement of attack power' to the Holy Grail bottle of spirit medicine. Items related to the Holy Grail Bottle can be obtained near the 'Small Golden Tree', which stands out even on the field.
There are also characters on the field who sell items.
In particular, the 'tool bag' that can be purchased from the merchants you can meet at the 'Church of Ele' that you can go to in the early stages is a super important item that enables 'item production'.
If you get a tool bag, you can select 'Make Item' from the menu and make an item from the material. Items that can be made include throwing weapons and items necessary for online play.
The materials used to make items are scattered around the field.
◆ 6: Summary
When I played ELDEN RING, there are elements similar to the Dark Souls series such as 'battle while managing stamina' and 'challenge to a super powerful boss', but what is the dark soul series that makes full use of jump attacks and guard counters? I enjoyed a distinctly different gaming experience. There is a beautiful landscape on the field that is picturesque even if you take a screenshot, and items are usually prepared for buildings that seem to be important, so you will want to explore more and more.
Also, it is a big point that you can gradually understand the world view of ELDEN RING by talking with the characters that are ubiquitous in the field. Since the story of ELDEN RING needs to be read from conversations with characters and item texts, it is recommended to actively explore to meet many characters and items.
The suggested retail price of the regular package version of ELDEN RING is 9240 yen, and at the time of article creation, it is available on Amazon.co.jp for 7555 yen for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions. Also, the PC version is distributed on Steam.
Steam: ELDEN RING
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