Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC – A Double-Edged Sword of Difficulty and Praise
While lauded by critics, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has received a mixed reception from players on Steam and other platforms. The primary concerns revolve around difficulty and performance issues across PC and consoles.
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Exceeding Expectations?
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's Brutal Challenge ----------------------------------------------------Steam Reviews Reveal a Divided Playerbase
Despite pre-release critical acclaim and a high Metacritic score, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree launched to a wave of negative player reviews on Steam on June 21st. While the challenging gameplay was praised, many players found the combat excessively difficult, citing poor enemy placement and disproportionately high boss health.
Performance Problems Add to the Frustration
The intensity of the battles wasn't the only issue. Numerous PC players reported crashes, stuttering, and frame rate limitations, with even high-end systems struggling to maintain 30 FPS in crowded areas. Similar frame rate drops during intense moments were also reported on PlayStation consoles.
As of Monday, Steam shows a "Mixed" overall rating for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, with 36% negative reviews. Metacritic reflects a more positive, yet still divided, user score of 8.3/10 (Generally Favorable) based on 570 ratings. In contrast, Game8 gave the DLC a significantly higher rating of 94/100. This disparity highlights the significant difference in opinion between critics and players.
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