Recording summary · March 2022
Why I HATE Elden Ring (after playing for 200 hours)
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Overview
Daniel completed Elden Ring after 200 hours and began Journey 2, genuinely enjoying the game overall while experiencing extreme frustration with several mechanics, and previously logged around 500 hours in New World.
Mechanics causing frustration include long runs from respawn points to boss arenas like the Beast Clergyman, boss arena glitches with yellow fog gates and mimic summons, repetitive farming and running for weapon or spirit upgrades, lack of batch selling for excess loot, and the loss of unlocked Sites of Grace and smithing bells upon starting Journey 2.
Frustrating elements in Elden Ring prompted considerations of moving on from the game before potential fixes arrive.
Themes
Frustrations with Elden Ring gameplay mechanics, boss encounters, upgrade systems, and New Game Plus world resets.
Playtime comparison between Elden Ring and New World.
Developments
Daniel completed Elden Ring after accumulating 200 hours of playtime.
Daniel chose yes after viewing the end credits to start Journey 2, which reset the game world, Sites of Grace, and smithing bells.
Daniel logged approximately 500 hours playing New World the previous year.
Uncertainties & gaps
The consequences of selecting no when prompted to begin Journey 2 remain unknown.
The narrative meaning of the Elden Lord ending and the fate of the other characters remain unclear.
Whether Elden Ring's issues will be resolved before Daniel stops playing the game remains uncertain.