Elden Ring vs State of Emergency

Elden Ring is a challenging open-world action RPG that brings FromSoftware’s punishing combat into a vast, explorable land conceived with George R. R. Martin. It rewards curiosity and mastery with deep build variety and cryptic, atmospheric storytelling.

State of Emergency drops you into a riotous city where you pick one of five distinct characters—each with their own backstory—to complete a range of wild missions, from rescues to targeted assassinations. The game blends hack‑and‑slash combat with open‑world mayhem, letting you wield everything from shotguns to improvised street props. With split‑screen multiplayer on PC and PlayStation 2, you can team up or compete in destructive mayhem, using an arsenal of weapons and environmental objects to crush gang members, skinheads, and corporate forces. The game’s gritty urban setting and varied mission design keep the action fresh and relentless.

• Massive, rewarding open world
• Incredible boss design
• Huge build freedom
• High replay value

• Huge variety of weapons and improvised tools
• Five distinct playable characters
• Split‑screen multiplayer adds replay value
• Diverse mission types keep gameplay fresh

• Very difficult, steep learning curve
• Little hand-holding
• Performance issues at launch on some platforms

• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• AI can be inconsistent during large crowds
• Level design can feel repetitive after many hours