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.
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Unmet Expectations
The DLC's challenging encounters have proven too demanding for many.
Steam Reviews Reveal Player Discontent
While praised for its challenging gameplay, Steam reviews reveal significant player frustration. Complaints center around excessively difficult combat, questionable enemy placement ("rushed" design), and bosses with seemingly inflated health pools.
Performance Problems Across Platforms
Performance issues further compound the negative reception. PC players report crashes, micro-stuttering, and capped frame rates, even on high-end systems. Frame rate drops below 30 FPS in crowded areas are frequently reported, impacting gameplay significantly. Similar frame rate drops during intense moments have been observed on PlayStation consoles.
As of Monday, Steam shows a "Mixed" overall rating for Shadow of the Erdtree, with 36% negative reviews. Metacritic displays a more positive "Generally Favorable" rating of 8.3/10 (based on 570 user reviews), while Game8 gives it a 94/100 rating. This disparity highlights the significant divergence between critical and player reception.
