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Does Elden Ring Have a Narrative?

Justin from NoobFeed writes - There have been a number of comments and arguments lately about From Software games. These kinds of arguments crop up all the time, such as the endless “should there be difficulty modes” debate whenever a From Software game releases, but the current debate is about narrative, and whether Elden Ring, and by extension other From Software games, have a narrative at all.

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stefd751259d ago

Like the Souls games there is a story there you just have to find it. That half the fun of Souls games.

Smellsforfree1259d ago

I'm going to play devil's advocate and say that, yes it does have a story, but no it doesn't have a narrative. A narrative is a written or spoken account of connected events. There is some of that in Elden Ring, and I love how they handle the story in that game and wouldn't change a thing -- but i don't think it rises to the level of "a narrative". But that is just like my opinion.

Flawlessmic1259d ago

Agreed mate people take art direction and great world building with lore as a proper narrative amd it's just not.

stefd751259d ago

I see your point there and maybe I didn't understand there is a difference in story and narrative.

thorstein1259d ago

And (I agree), the narrative that there is usually follows whatever questline you wish to pursue.

The only "narrative" breaking thing was the Elden Beast. It didn't fit, at all. And if you were heavy melee, the battle was tedious and not fun (ex: running around for 15 minutes getting hits.)

gurp1259d ago (Edited 1259d ago )

there might be story, but I didn't want to go look for it, I have other games to play
there is no narrative in this game, that is why I found it boring
I beat it once, doing what was necessary and nothing extra, would never play again though
the art and characters/enemies were good though

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garos821259d ago

does anyone who asks this question actually have a functioning brain?

EmperorDalek1259d ago

Considering they've been asking this about all of the Souls games since 2009... You'd have to question it.

anast1259d ago

This game was designed for this question. There's a world with some lore, but the story is yours.

Flawlessmic1259d ago

The art direction and world building of the souls games are fantastic.

The narrative or narrative direction not so much, especially direction seeing as there barely direction in regards to it.

LordoftheCritics1259d ago

Yes it does, broken and boring to the point that no one can explain it with enthusiasm.

dmonee1259d ago

It’s like someone trying to explain “Grateful dead” music. Like me as a gamer I am not sophisticated or smart enough to understand the in game narrative. I put a lot of time into elden ring. Loved it, but story telling this is not!

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Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Switch 2 Listed as Game Key Card, Priced at $79.99

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 appears on Amazon as a game key card, priced at $79.99 with expansion included.

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Neonridr42d ago

why is that dumb? It's the same price everywhere else.

repsahj42d ago

Because it's Nintendo. Post negative first before analizing.

LiViNgLeGaCY41d ago

Because this is the ONLY version you can buy on the S2, correct? I don't think you can buy just the game for $60 like the other platforms. And if I'm wrong about this, then I take it back.

LiViNgLeGaCY41d ago

@repsahj - Dude, shut up. I like Nintendo a lot, actually. I just want the option to get the base game for $60 WITHOUT the DLC. I've done plenty of "analyzing".

Neonridr42d ago

Before anyone complains, this is the same price on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam. It comes with the Game and the DLC.

Elda42d ago

The game is $40 & the expansion is $40 so the price is right.

VersusDMC42d ago

The standard edition physical should have been 40 then with the expansion seperate. Why normalize 80 dollar games? Specially ports of old games.

If people accept this might as well make physical 80 dollar deluxe versions only.

repsahj42d ago

This $80 version is also available on PS5 and XSX.

VersusDMC41d ago

@repsahj

The ps5 has the standard version and the 80$ version so it gives you the choice...on switch 2 physical you can only buy the 80 dollar version.

I guess since they got the data that less than half of elden ring players beat the game and would probably not buy the DLC, they decided to just not make it an option and charge more...

GotGame81841d ago

Like it or not, the vast majority of game sales are digital. Just like movies, and music. At least Gamekey cards are shareable and you can sell them.

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Elden Ring Cut Content Reportedly Includes A Cutscene Featuring Miquella Planting The Haligtree

A newly uncovered piece of cut content from Elden Ring has revealed an intriguing plot thread that never made it into the final game.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Turns Into Elden Ring in New Mod, Featuring Uncle as Final Boss

Red Dead Redemption 2 mod turns the game into Elden Ring, adding spells, boss fights, and Uncle as the final boss.