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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Receives Mixed Reception
While lauded by critics, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has sparked a divided response among players. Steam reviews reveal a blend of positive and negative feedback, largely centered on difficulty and performance.
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Despite pre-release accolades and a high Metacritic score, the DLC's Steam launch was met with a significant number of negative reviews. While the challenging gameplay was praised, many players found the combat excessively difficult and unbalanced. Criticisms included poorly designed enemy placement and excessively high boss health pools.
Performance Issues Add to Player Frustration
Performance problems further exacerbated the negative feedback. PC users reported frequent crashes, stuttering, and frame rate limitations, even on high-end systems. Frame rates dipping below 30 FPS in crowded areas significantly impacted gameplay. Similar performance issues were reported on PlayStation consoles.
Currently, the DLC holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam (36% negative reviews). Metacritic shows a more favorable "Generally Favorable" rating of 8.3/10 (based on 570 user reviews), contrasting with Game8's 94/100 rating. This disparity highlights the significant divergence in player experiences.
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