Elden Ring: Nightreign Reviews
Elden Ring: Nightreign offers a fresh and distinctive experience, not just for fans, but also for FromSoftware and the broader Elden Ring universe. It marks a bold departure from the studio’s traditional formula, skillfully incorporating successful elements from other genres and titles. While Nightreign has flaws, it stands as a promising foundation for what could eventually become a full-fledged online multiplayer RPG from FromSoftware.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Elden Ring Nightreign is truly worthy of its namesake. Fans who still have the Elden Ring itch even after the DLC should gear up for some jolly good cooperation.
A new generation of From Software directors is maturing and Elden Ring Nightreign is among the first of their fresh crops. Even as a roguelike co-op spinoff it shines like one of the brightest stars held back by the mighty Starscourge Radahn. However, if you unfavour the RNG gods or Miyazaki himself, not only bad luck but horrible connection and inconsistent designs shall rain upon you and your teammates. Therefore, be brave Nightfarers and join forces against the powerful Nightlords!
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Elden Ring: Nightreign is sure to be a divisive entry in FromSoft's catalog. It isn't the Elden Ring sequel that people might want, and it isn't necessarily a game that will appeal to those who love Souls titles. It's a weird, experimental concept grafted into the skin of a different game. It's an engaging and enjoyable game to play, assuming you meet it halfway. The core mechanics are strong, the boss fights are fun, and it's an enjoyable game. If you've ever wanted to see what a more multiplayer-focused take on the genre is like, Nightreign shines, but those looking for a single-player experience will want to look elsewhere.
Overall, Elden Ring: Nightreign offers a different kind of experience—both compared to the original Elden Ring and within FromSoftware’s entire body of work. But this difference works in its favor, resulting in a compelling experience. It might not be all that exciting to play solo, but in the ideal scenario—with a solid team by your side—it’s easy to get lost for hours in its epic, unforgettable battles and the thrill of taking down its many bosses. So if you’ve always enjoyed the challenging combat of the Souls series and Elden Ring, and don’t mind a reduced focus on exploration and storytelling, Nightreign could be a deeply rewarding experience for you.
Review in Persian | Read full review
“Elden Ring: Nightreign” offers addictive, rewarding gameplay for fans of hitting challenging bosses, but only if you play with two other people who understand the game, and even then the high difficulty level and the typically corny losing of up to 50 minutes of gameplay without any progression can get on your nerves.
Review in Polish | Read full review
A pretty smart use of Elden Ring's world and mechanics in a new and exciting mode of play, but perhaps one that reuses too much and doesn't improve enough.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
There's fun to be had with Elden Ring Nightreign, especially if you're a skilled Elden Ring player who loves a challenge or can get a good team together, but it does have a range of issues. The fact that there's only one map means repetition quickly creeps in, for example, and the Relic system simply doesn't feel as impactful as it should. Being a multiplayer-focused game, the lack of cross-play is also egregious.
Elden Ring Nightreign offers an intriguing take by blending the soulslike formula with roguelike elements, delivering intense challenges and an engaging co-op experience, especially when played with friends. Although it features well-crafted combat mechanics and a diverse range of classes, the game also suffers from repetitiveness. With future updates and proper adjustments, Nightreign has the potential to become a strong addition to the FromSoftware universe.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Nightreign is a mediocre experience that I can only recommend to groups of friends who are hardcore Elden Ring fans looking for something to play together.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Elden Ring Nightreing is a very different game from FromSofware. An experience that is best enjoyed with friends, and that hides some of the most epic fights of the entire saga. Despite stumbling on its roguelite philosophy, Nightreign offers a fresh and very challenging experience.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Elden Ring Nightreign has a lot of good ideas on its side, a lot of quality, and I'm sure it will blossom during the coming months; however, at the moment the ratio of fun to frustration seems a bit problematic.
Review in Italian | Read full review
“Elden Ring Nightreign”, really shakes up the formula From Software has been honing the past decade. It’s intense, and full of ups and downs and some areas that really require more polish — like proper communication systems and less obtuse mechanics for this kind of subgenre. The lows are incredibly low and frustrating. But once you beat a Night Lord? Ah, there’s no better feeling than that. Especially with friends.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Elden Ring Nightreign is a game I found myself quite engaged with and ended up excited to play more. It's very easy to see why some people dislike it. Despite being soulslike, it doesn't have the same pace and demands as FromSoftware games. All that said, it's still a very fun game with some great group moments.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Elden Ring Nightreign blends co-op action with roguelite elements in a bold shift from tradition, offering intense battles and strong character design. While its structure echoes Monster Hunter more than classic Souls, the experience swings between satisfaction and frustration due to balancing issues and punishing mechanics. With refinement, its full potential could shine—especially for well-coordinated teams.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Brutal, bold, and brilliantly chaotic, Elden Ring: Nightreign thrives when all of its pieces fall into place. It’s not flawless, but its smart design choices and thrilling co-op gameplay prove that FromSoftware’s risks continue to pay off in exciting new ways. While repetition and technical issues hold it back from greatness, the game shines when played with friends, offering moments of pure adrenaline and triumph. It may not eclipse Elden Ring or Dark Souls, but Elden Ring: Nightreign stands tall as a bold and compelling spin-off of the successful formula.
Elden Ring Nightreign is an experience that, while sharing similarities with the main game, sets itself apart in subtle ways. It’s a distilled version of the massive 2022 title, but its greatest strengths lie in its fast-paced combat, shorter runtime, and high-speed gameplay. It offers an engaging challenge for veterans, while also serving as a great entry point for those who don’t want to deal with the monumental scale of FromSoftware’s larger works.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Nightreign ambitiously expands on Elden Ring's themes and structure, with standout moments and a fresh take on co-op play. Some design choices and balancing issues hold it back, but it remains a meaningful experiment that sets the stage for the studio’s future.
Review in Italian | Read full review
It may be missing some build depth or profoundness, but to have a bite-sized piece of Elden Ring that I can jump into whenever I want is a treasure worth the price.
Elden Ring Nightreign takes us back to a world where we have everything to lose, but focuses on those looking for a team experience.
Review in Spanish | Read full review