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Nightreign ranks among FromSoftware’s lowest-rated games since the Souls era. The studio set the bar extremely high for itself.

Nightreign is one of FromSoftware’s worst rated games since the Souls era. The studio set the bar extremely high for itself

Nightreign and other FromSoftware games

Elden Ring: Nightreign has received mixed reviews since its release, with the PS5 version currently averaging 78/100 on Metacritic based on 72 reviews. This is slightly higher than its PC score of 79/100 and XSX/S score of 87/100. While still a strong performance, it falls short of the high standards set by FromSoftware’s previous titles.

  1. Demon’s Souls – 89/100
  2. Dark Souls – 89/100
  3. Dark Souls 2 – 91/100
  4. Bloodborne – 92/100
  5. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – 90/100
  6. Dark Souls 3 – 89/100
  7. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – 86/100
  8. Elden Ring – 96/100
  9. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – 94/100

These scores reflect the studio’s impressive track record, with Nightreign being one of its lower-rated games since the Souls era began. Its closest competitor in terms of lower ratings is Armored Core: Verdict Day (66/100) from 2013, though expansions like Ashes of Ariandel for Dark Souls 3 (71/100) also stand out as less well-received.

Challenges in Elden Ring: Nightreign

FromSoftware’s foray into cooperative gameplay is notable, yet it has not been without significant hurdles. One of the game’s primary issues, as noted by reviewers, is its prolonged boss battles and an uneven single-player mode. These elements have made the experience less satisfying for some players.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is set to launch tomorrow, May 30, across multiple platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, XOne, and XSX/S.