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Elden Ring

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Genre: Action RPG

Game Overview

Elden Ring takes FromSoftware's Soulslike combat into an open world designed by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. The Legacy Dungeons preserve the dense, interconnected level design of earlier entries while the Lands Between rewards patient exploration. GPA scores it at 95% for both Difficulty and Action — the highest Action score in the database.

Game Characteristics

Action

90%

Dystopian Setting

85%

Graphics

85%

High Difficulty

80%

Open World

80%

Existential Themes

70%

Story Depth

70%

Dark

70%

Multiple Endings

60%

Strategy

50%

Character Building

40%

Horror

30%

Roguelike

20%

Logic

20%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

Intermediate

60 ✓

Advanced

90 ✓

Keywords

soulslike parry mechanics lore-focused die-and-retryfantasy

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Action

90%

Dystopian Setting

85%

Graphics

85%

High Difficulty

80%

Open World

80%

Existential Themes

70%

Story Depth

70%

Dark

70%

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About "Elden Ring"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

エルデンリング（Elden Ring） leads with its Action RPG identity, anchored by the core feel of "Elden Ring takes FromSoftware's Soulslike combat into an open world designed by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R." The headline profile reads Action 90% / Dystopian Setting 85% / Graphics 85%, making it a strong pick for fans of Action and Dystopian Setting. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "エルデンリング（Elden Ring）" by using its feel of soulslike, parry mechanics, and lore-focused as the primary lens, weighting Action and Dystopian Setting most heavily. Top similar titles include "ダークソウル3（Dark Souls III）", "黒神話：悟空（Black Myth: Wukong）", "デモンズソウル（Demon's Souls）".