Games Inbox: Giving up on Elden Ring, Lego Star Wars comedy, and Street Fighter 6 worries

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Drawing a line I hate that it’s got to this point but I admit defeat: I’ve given up on Elden Ring. It was Commander Niall that did it for me in the end. I don’t know how far he is from the end, but it doesn’t really matter because I can’t beat him and I certainly can’t beat anyone that’s harder than him.

I’m a bit frustrated, as you’d expect, but I’m mostly okay with the decision to cut my losses, as I’ve had a great time with the game and got much father than I expected – having got basically nowhere with Dark Souls 3.

I’ve also spent more time playing it than I have the last two games I played put together, and I beat them! It’s a fantastic game and despite admitting defeat I really don’t think I’d have it any other way. The bosses do seem too difficult, and the random nature of co-op partners means that calling them in doesn’t count as an easy mode at all, but that’s all I can say.

The only thing I don’t like is all these stories of people beating it blindfolded in three hours. I struggled for 200 to get where I am and to me that was impressive!Cranston

GC: As useful as he is to beat, Commander Niall is actually an optional boss.

Ring out I haven’t heard from many people saying they’ve beaten Elden Ring on the Inbox but I’m here to say the opposite: I’m giving up. I can’t beat Godrick and on the third day of trying I’m cashing in my chips and admitting I don’t have the ability or patience for it.

It’s a good game, I can appreciate the effort and care that’s gone into it, especially the open world, but after thinking