Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree 'Too Difficult' for Players

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC: A Difficult Reception

Despite critical acclaim and a high Metacritic score, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has received mixed player reviews on Steam, primarily due to difficulty and performance issues.

A Challenging Experience

While lauded for its challenging gameplay, many players find the DLC's combat excessively difficult, with some citing poorly designed enemy placement and inflated boss health pools.

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Performance Problems Plague PC and Consoles

Performance issues further exacerbate the negative reception. PC players report frequent crashes, micro-stuttering, and frame rate limitations, even on high-end systems. Frame rate drops below 30 FPS in crowded areas are common. Similar performance issues, particularly during intense combat sequences, are reported by PlayStation users.

The intensity of the battles is a major point of contention, with many feeling the difficulty is disproportionate to the base game. Reddit discussions echo these sentiments, highlighting the frustration stemming from these challenges.

Mixed Reviews Across Platforms

As of Monday, Steam shows a "Mixed" overall review score for Shadow of the Erdtree, with 36% negative reviews. Metacritic presents a more positive, yet still mixed, "Generally Favorable" rating of 8.3/10 based on 570 user reviews. Game8 offers a significantly higher rating of 94/100.

The disparity in scores highlights the significant difference in perception between critics and players regarding the DLC's difficulty and overall quality.