13 Elden Ring-like movies to watch as a break from Elden Ring
polygon.comElden Ring, am I right? FromSoftware’s latest challenging RPG is a global smash hit, and the studio has said they’re looking toexpand beyond games. So we thought it’d be a good time to talk about some movies that remind us of Elden Ring. FromSoft’s games are known for hauntingly beautiful fantasy environments and enemies and a relentless amount of dying by the main character, so we’ve picked some movies to match. This post is partially inspired by this tweet about The Green Knight and by a recent viewing of A Writer’s Odyssey.
Whether you’re away from your gaming system, don’t have Elden Ring, are interested in the vibes of Elden Ring but not in playing it, are just looking to supplement your marathon playing session, or anything else, here are 13 movies that can keep those haunted vibes going, Tarnished.
What it is: A new Chinese fantasy action-adventure about a writer whose fantasy novel seems to be having a mysterious impact on the real world, and the man who has been sent to kill him.
Why it’s like Elden Ring: The monster design and fight sequences feel straight out of a Fromsoft game, from towering four-armed giants to one-eyed sentient skeletal armor.
Where to watch it: Streaming oniQiyi, available to rent for $4.99 on Google Play and $5.99 on Amazon.
What the 1982 version is: The first film adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s pulp magazine hero, this was a breakthrough role in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s acting career. (A more recent — and less-praised — adaptation of Conan, this time with Jason Momoa in the lead role, arrived in 2011 if you need something more contemporary.)
Why it’s like Elden Ring: As our colleague Patrick Gill put it: “Conan gets chased by dogs into a cave where he finds a giant’s skeleton on a
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