Getting started in Fromsoft's latest Souls-like game is a daunting task so The Outerhaven has put together five tips to help get you started in Elden Ring.
With the 2025 Wccftech Awards GOTY, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 surpassed Elden Ring as the most awarded game of all time.
Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has overtaken FromSoftware's Elden Ring as the most awarded Game of the Year of all time.
Awesome! Well deserved for this masterpiece and easily the best game of last year in my opinion. Also the soundtrack is beyond incredible and I find myself listening to it often ever since playing the game.
It definitely had my vote for best game. What a moving story and wonderful voice cast. Seriously a joy to have been able to enjoy this game.
Turns out that making a game with love and just making it great is all you need. Especially implementing some of gamings greatest mechanics that were once loved but forgotten. Sandfall deserves it.
Yeah but even the worst CoD or FIFA game still make heaps and bounds more money than this ever will. Investors don't care about awards, they care about monetary returns.
A new Inographic has been revealed detailing player tendencies.
How do I turn off those messages and ghosts from other players? They are so annoying!
I tried ignoring them, but they are bright and all over the place. And when you get near one, a big "Press Y to read the message" pops up on the screen.
I will seriously consider refunding the game if it can't be turned off.
Just to add a few more tips for newcomers:
1. Learn the controls and practice against easy enemies. This game tells you practically nothing in the beginning of the game, unlike past Souls games, so I'd suggest looking up any dark souls controls tutorial. You can Parry attacks, backstab (get behind the enemy), sneak attack (crouch and attack from behind using R1 or RB), headshot with a bow..etc. Those are the basics, but yeah, there's a ton you can do, depending on your character build.
2. Talk to every npc multiple times until they have nothing else to say, and listen carefully.
3. It's okay to run past enemies. You don't have to fight every single one. If you do decide to fight them, try to spot the big dog first, avoid that one as much as possible, and take out the others first, so you're dealing with a much more fair fight.
4. When going into a new area, take it slow and learn the enemies, routes, etc. If the environment is winding, or confusing in any way to travers, lay down some guiding stones so you can see your way back. Also, buy a torch. You're welcome.
5. Don't be afraid to experiment with different weapons and armors. If you're struggling with a specific enemy, try something new before you decide to run off to another area. Maybe the problem isn't your level, but rather, the equipment your using.
6. Have a notebook handy so you can take notes. There's a lot of random stuff you're going to encounter through your journey, and trust me when I say, my notebook came in handy multiple times. The game is insanely big and it's easy to forget something cool you saw, but didn't get a chance to stop and take a look. Or, wanted to come back to an area and completely forgot about it...lol.
7. If you're truly stuck, summon a fellow player to help you out. It's not a guarantee you're going to beat the boss, but at the very least, you'll have more time to heal up/use items if you need to.