Adam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: Elden Ring Nightreign
Published 5/28/2025
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Elden Ring Nightreign
A standalone co-op roguelike action RPG set in a parallel version of the Elden Ring universe, where teams of Nightfarers race through condensed expeditions, gather power, survive the shrinking night, and fight major bosses.
- Developer
- FromSoftware, Inc.
- Publisher
- FromSoftware, Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment
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Critic avg
78
24 scored reviews
Total coverage
25
1 unscored review
Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 24 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band. 1 unscored review adds coverage context without moving the critic average.
Score distribution
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24 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 21%
80–899 reviews · 38%
70–797 reviews · 29%
Below 703 reviews · 13%
Showing 11-20 of 25 matching critic reviews. 25 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Álvaro Alonso
Hobby ConsolasKnow two Souls fans? Then you have to play FromSoftware's new Elden Ring Nightreign review.
Published 5/28/2025
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Score
80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalElden Ring Nightreign Review - IGN
Published 5/28/2025
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IGNText review
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Score
70
-8 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalTyler Colp
PC GamerElden Ring Nightreign review
Published 5/28/2025
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Action RPGRoguelikeCo-opSoulslikeFromSoftwareBandai NamcoMultiplayerPC
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80
+2 vs critic avg
Positive
Read originalNat Smith
PCGamesNElden Ring Nightreign review - I'd rather be playing Elden Ring
Published 5/28/2025
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Action RPGRoguelikeCo-opSoulslikeFromSoftwareBandai NamcoMultiplayerLower-consensus row
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60
-18 vs critic avg
Mixed
Read originalAaron Bayne
Push SquareElden Ring Nightreign Review (PS5)
Published 5/28/2025
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Action RPGRoguelikeCo-opSoulslikeFromSoftwareBandai NamcoMultiplayerPS5 Pro
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Score
80
+2 vs critic avg
Positive
Read originalScott White
RPG SiteElden Ring Nightreign Review | RPG Site
Published 5/28/2025
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RPG SiteText review
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Score
70
-8 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalSam Chandler
ShacknewsElden Ring Nightreign review: Soulsborne distilled
Published 5/28/2025
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Action RPGRoguelikeCo-opSoulslikeFromSoftwareBandai NamcoMultiplayerSteam
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Score
90
+12 vs critic avg
Recommended
Read originalJames Lucas
TheGamerElden Ring Nightreign Review: You're Worried About The Nameless King? He's The Easy Boss
Published 5/28/2025
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90
+12 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalElliot Gardner
The GuardianElden Ring Nightreign review – FromSoftware brings multiplayer mayhem to the Lands Between
Published 5/28/2025
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The GuardianText review
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60
-18 vs critic avg
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