A Review After 100 Hours of Modding Elden Ring
I originally cleared Elden Ring on console, but after buying it again on PC and installing mods, it became a completely different game.
First of all, the graphics were incredible. In particular, the mod that changes lighting effects completely refreshes the dungeon atmosphere. It gets so dark that you can barely find your way, lol.
There are also mods that adjust combat balance. The difficulty is definitely higher than the original, but you can feel a wider variety of enemy patterns. However, if you also install a mod that lets you raise stats quickly without NG+ scaling, the balance feels like it collapses, so I recommend clearing the game at least once before enjoying them.
I didn't have time to fight every boss again, but I replayed about half of them with mods, and they definitely guarantee fun. Trying a setup with only boss-specific mods installed and fighting with fresh patterns would also be a great experience.
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Oh, I'm a mod enthusiast too lol. Graphics mods are seriously a whole new world.
I've also been mods-only for quite a while now, and you really have to watch out for balance mods. Stat adjustment mods in particular can kill the fun in no time. That's why I filter for and only use mods that add boss patterns. Lighting mods are great too, but since the game relies on torches in dark areas, making things too bright kills the atmosphere—so it's important to find the right value.
Well, isn't that a bit too generous? No matter how good a mod is, it often goes against the original developer's intentions. Especially balance-patch mods—they look flashy on the surface, but once you dig in, you keep noticing awkward parts. I'd rather just go deep into the original game myself.