Elden Ring praised, but Miyazaki's ideal RPG still unrealized

Elden Ring has achieved widespread acclaim, but its director Hidetaka Miyazaki reveals that he still hasn't crafted his "ideal fantasy RPG." While Elden Ring resonates deeply with gamers, Miyazaki says the game falls just short of his vision. He drew inspiration from '80s tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, aiming to capture their excitement. Miyazaki admits that one challenge is knowing all game details beforehand, making it tough to experience it purely as a player. As the eagerly awaited Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, approaches, players should prepare by completing key tasks to maximize their experience.

Elden Ring is beloved for its richly detailed open world, challenging gameplay, and intricate lore. It combines elements from classic tabletop RPGs with modern gaming mechanics to create an engaging player experience. Despite Miyazaki's reservations, the game offers a sense of exploration and achievement that resonates with many players.

FromSoftware's Elden Ring has been praised for its complex narrative, environmental storytelling, and demanding combat mechanics. As a successor to titles like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, it incorporates many beloved elements of those games while introducing new features such as a vast open-world setting and a more flexible combat system.