How Elden Ring Succeeds Where Everyone Else Failed (No DLC spoilers)

*NO DLC SPOILERS*
This video goes over why I think Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is a masterpiece. Why I think Elden Ring succeeded and how it redefined what it means to create a DLC.
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If you remember when Elden Ring first launched almost two years ago, the game was met with a ton of scrutiny. Not by players-players almost unanimously loved Elden Ring. It was under fire from other developers who lost their minds over how massive Elden Ring had become.
Maybe it's because while every developer wanted to capitalize on the hype that is open-world RPGs, they instead found a market that is completely disillusioned with their products.
Let's go even further back. When Elden Ring was released, almost every single new game coming out was open world. This, of course, was a result of games like GTA, Skyrim, Fallout, and The Witcher being by far the most popular single-player titles, and of course, developers wanted a piece of the action.
That unfortunately meant we got a flood of low-quality game worlds that ultimately felt forced into being open world. And that's largely due to the fact that these developers didn’t understand what they were doing. What made an open-world game like Skyrim amazing was the sense of wonder as you wander the map.
However, Elden Ring has no shortage of wonder.

[@azaansayed2002]

Very brilliant analysis

[@wass6182]

Elden Ring should be game of the decade

[@TahmidHO]

so far I would agree. nothing has come close

[@1shogunate696]

There’s an item In dark souls 1 that lets you transform into a Draconoid also

[@Jags2Riches]

Agreed not quite, Blood and Wine. But definitely an incredible DLC. One of the best for sure.

[@TahmidHO]

I would have to agree, Blood and Wine was the best DLC I've ever played.

[@Jags2Riches]

@@TahmidHO without question, sir!
Keep up the great work. I’ll be tuning in!

[@TahmidHO]

@@Jags2Riches thanks 🙏

[@ed61730]

Defo the best dlc just under Warcraft 3: Wrath of the lich King

[@PacSmack]

keep up the good work man, awesome vid

[@TahmidHO]

Appreciate it!

[@kaiderhai86]

I bought Elden Ring two times and the DLC. And i dont regret a thing! This is THE best game until now! Your praise is well deserved and well done Sir.

[@TahmidHO]

Haha what made you buy the game twice?

[@kaiderhai86]

@TahmidHO PC and Playstation. My old laptop just didn't do it justice imo 😅

[@kushaalmathew7576]

Top tier game, mid fanbase

[@azaansayed2002]

Where is Mr. Daves

[@DMundus]

Masterpiece? Half of the content is reskins or copies. The game still performs horrible on pc and such large portions of the map are just empty space. I wish i could have paid for the dlc with the same money i got the base game. Just like they offered so much base game reused content. Like that bear that is red now and has a twin. Masterpiece.

[@TahmidHO]

I think that all fits within the lore of the game. Otherwise I'm very happy with the side content and having another challenge. Also increasing build variety was nice.