Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Reviews

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is ranked in the 100th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.1 / 10.0
Jun 18, 2024

Even with its slight shortcomings, ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree is the best expansion that I've ever played thanks to its unique-feeling world that behaves more like a 1.5 sequel than a mere extension of what players have come to expect. 💍

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9 / 10.0
Jun 18, 2024

The Shadow of The Erdtree expansion is a wonderful addition to the Elden Ring content. The expansion presents a new world that is very fun to explore, distinctive in the way it is designed, and very beautiful and diverse in its environments, while maintaining the epic boss fights found in all FromSoftware games, and the presence of many Surprises for Elden Ring Lore fans, and this is why Shadow of The Erdtree is an unmissable addition to anyone who loves the Elden Ring experience

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9 / 10.0
Jul 1, 2024

Shadow of the Erdtree recreates the exact feelings that made me fall in love with the FromSoft formula, but is this success built on the breathing corpse of the studio's identity worth the price?

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 26, 2024

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expands a masterpiece while ramping up the difficulty and spectacle - almost a full-fledged sequel worth of content cleverly disguised as DLC.

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10 / 10.0
Jun 24, 2024

Shadow of the Erdtree is more of everything you love about Elden Ring, expanding on the award-winning game with a bigger arsenal, tougher enemies, a brand-new story, and even more beautiful landscapes.

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Eren Eroğlu
Top Critic
89 / 100
Jun 25, 2024

Renowned for its ruthlessness, Shadow of the Erdtree might not be for every Elden Ring player, but it offers a fantastic adventure with its diverse content and epic boss battles.

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10 / 10.0
Jun 25, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned Elden Lord or a newcomer, Shadow of the Erdtree promises an unforgettable experience.

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7 / 10.0
Jun 18, 2024

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree builds upon Elden Ring's narrative to weave new mysteries for players to uncover.

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Jun 18, 2024

If you love Elden Ring it's hard not to recommend Shadow of the Erdtree. New NPCs, items, questlines, enemies (fans of Jarburg, brace yourselves), and everything else you'd expect from a FromSoftware expansion are all to be found here. The $40 price tag seems steep but feels fair when considering the amount of content on offer and I know for a fact that, despite the frankly unhealthy number of hours I've put into the game already, there's still a lot more I have not found yet. Shadow of the Erdtree is an excellent expansion of Elden Ring's world - just turn off ray tracing before hopping in.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 24, 2024

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is my favorite expansion ever.  Supplanting the twins of The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine, and Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, there is more to do here than most games twice over.  Outside of an over-tuned final boss, I have zero major gripes and dozens of things I adore.  It’s not easy, it’s not meant to be, but it is amazing.

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GAMES.CH
Top Critic
92%
Jun 18, 2024

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree inspires above all with its memorable boss battles, which are as relentless as they are graceful, and its superb art direction. Those who already loved FromSoftware's open-world epic will fall in love with the action RPG all over again with this DLC.

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10 / 10.0
Jun 19, 2024

Shadow of the Erdtree is another perfect culmination of everything that has come before it, which at this point seems to just be the norm for From Software. Some of the greatest moments in all of Souls are found within Shadow of the Erdtree, but it will make you work harder for them than ever before. Exploration and curiosity are the key, and you will be rewarded in ways that you cannot imagine as you delve into the Shadow Realm introduced here. I adored Shadow of the Erdtree, and cannot wait for more people to experience what has so thoroughly blown me away in my time with it.

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100 / 100
Jun 21, 2024

Shadow of the Erdtree is a well-executed and thoughtful expansion of Elden Ring. There is nothing quite like Shadow of the Erdtree, and it's way more fantastic than any DLC can be. Just like Elden Ring did, Shadow of the Erdtree re-created the sensation of a first playtime and will remain in my mind for quite some time. The fighting possibilities are endless, the bosses are mind-blowing spectacles that are a blast to master, and the legacy dungeons are fabulous, and the new upgrading system allows you to relive the base game's progression. I can't help but recommend Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree high enough to anyone who is still unsure of their tastes; it's incredible.

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5 / 5.0
Jun 18, 2024

Shadow of the Erdtree improves upon the already perfect Elden Ring with the addition of new weapons, regions, and bosses.

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9.5 / 10.0
Jun 19, 2024

Shadow of the Erdtree maintains the high standards set by the base game. It introduces the challenging Realm of Shadow, offering new boss fights, weapons, and progression without excessive grinding. The expansion revitalizes the sense of discovery with secrets, mini-bosses, and unique NPCs.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 18, 2024

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a magnificent farewell to the saga of the Tainted One and the demigods. Even if FromSoftware made a bit of a mistake in balancing the bosses, there is enough content to last an entire game and anyone who enjoyed the base will have a lot to enjoy here, especially when exploring the paths and secrets to discover the intricate verticality of the world. open.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jun 18, 2024

The daunting challenges ahead, the spirit of adventure and discovery that defines Elden Ring is ever-present, urging the Tarnished to rise again. With its intricate design and immersive storytelling, “Shadow of the Erdtree” reminds us of the enduring allure of Elden Ring, promising countless hours of enthralling gameplay.

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Jun 18, 2024

Shadow of the Erdtree is a staggering achievement, and among the best work that FromSoftware has produced. It expands upon Elden Ring with an intricately woven narrative, unrelenting boss challenges, and a world so full of secrets that it's hard to know whether you've truly seen everything the expansion has to offer.

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10 / 10.0
Jun 18, 2024

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is quite reminiscent of other similar From Software DLCs like Bloodborne’s The Old Hunters, which adds meaty content and elevates the overall experience even further. Shadow of the Erdtree is a triumph for From Software, and if you thought that the Elden Ring experience could not be elevated, you are deathly wrong. Between all of the additional content here that the DLC provides, there’s so much to see and do that can easily run you tens of hours, even hundreds, simply because of the difficulty level alone. That said, the content does not feel tacked on at all, and, true to From Software tradition, is weaved into the basic fabric of the game, consequently enriching the experience.

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10 / 10.0
Jun 18, 2024

Shadow of the Erdtree is another top-notch Souls DLC by FromSoftware as it features a massive and dense new map that's a joy to explore, all while adding tough unique bosses and a load of new weapons that will make you want to replay the game.

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