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Review of Elden Ring Nightreign on PS5

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo May 2025
Cover image of Elden Ring Nightreign on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 30 May 2025
Genre: Action Role-playing
Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

From the creators of the heartbreaking Dark Souls series, get ready to dive into the shadowy delights of Elden Ring Nightreign! This co-op extravaganza is not just a sequel; it's the hard-hitting love child of a roguelike and action RPG, complete with deliciously challenging gameplay and enough bosses to make you weep. Strap in as we uncover the magic behind this digital masterpiece, one sword slash at a time!

Gameplay

This game grabs you by the shoulders and throws you into the chaos of Limveld, an alternate (and oddly familiar) iteration of Limgrave. The gameplay revolves around four-player co-op sessions where teams of three brave Nightfarers attempt to thwart the reign of darkness over three in-game days. Yes, it's like Pokémon Go, but if every encounter ended with a bloodbath instead of a cute little Pikachu. The procedurally generated nature means you'll never quite know what horrors await you in each round. And just when you think you've gotten the hang of things, guess what? There's a shrinking play area! Like high school dance floor dynamics, the inner circle gets ever smaller, driving you closer to points of sweaty panic as the clock ticks down.

Graphics

Visually, Elden Ring Nightreign is a feast for the eyes. Each environment is crafted with the meticulous detail that FromSoftware fans expect, combining gothic architecture with lovely, grotesque landscapes. The art style is exuding a sense of foreboding and mystery, making you question whether it's safer outside in the wild or within the dilapidated halls of the Roundtable Hold. The animations and character design are strikingly vivid, particularly during those frenetic blood-soaked battles against the Nightlords. They really know how to paint a picture of despair, don't they?

Conclusion

In conclusion, Elden Ring Nightreign is an adventure that genuinely stands up to its forebearers. It's a title that entertains while simultaneously reminding us of our own mortality with those nail-biting boss fights. With its dynamically shifting world and the sheer satisfaction derived from defeating those hulking behemoths, the game earns its spot in the pantheon of great RPGs. If you're a fan of serious challenges and relentless darkness, then grab your controller and jump into this pandemonium! Get ready to rage quit and start again-after all, misery may love company, but so do Nightfarers!

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