Elden rings story is VERY shallow. Fromsoft fanboys disagree, but cmon guys compared to literally any other rpg ever that game sucks when it comes to story. It's got good visuals and cool architecture and maybe a dozen sidequests total.

It also has probably the least attack animations of any hacknslash game over played.

I've so many friends obsessed with Elden ring so I welcome a shitty Hollywood misadaptation.

And don't say the game is too hard, it's a grindfest which means it's only as hard as your patience for it. And yes, very unbalanced. Requires mods to truly enjoy.