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FextralifeElden Ring Review
Published 6/18/2024
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96
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 6/21/2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
The Shadow of the Erdtree is a fully-fledged expansion that features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow. It adds a whole new map with 70 new weapons, ten new shields, 39 new Talismans, 14 new sorceries, 28 new incantations, 20 new Spirit Ashes, 25 New Ashes of War, 30 new armour sets, and new consumables and craftables.
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- FromSoftware
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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Critic avg
94
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 94 across 11 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 90–100 band.
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90–10010 reviews · 91%
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Adam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Published 6/18/2024
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90
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlexis Ong
EurogamerElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review - a visually resplendent living text made less alive
Published 6/18/2024
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60
-34 vs critic avg
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Read originalMarcus Stewart
Game InformerElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - An Emphatic Exclamation Point - Game Informer
Published 6/18/2024
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98
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Faulkner
Game RevolutionElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review (PC)
Published 6/18/2024
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100
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalTamoor Hussain
GameSpotElden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC Review - Kill Them With Kindness
Published 6/18/2024
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100
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoel Franey
GamesRadar+Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 6/18/2024
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Read originalElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Review
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100
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Colp
PC GamerElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review
Published 6/18/2024
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95
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Troughton
TheGamerElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review
Published 6/18/2024
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