Review: I like the chaotic gameplay of Elden Ring Nightreign, but it doesn't have the magic of Elden Ring

Elden Ring is one of the best games ever made, which made me both excited and skeptical of its multiplayer spin-off, Elden Ring Nightreign. While FromSoftware's unmatched action RPG combat remains fun in this fast-paced multiplayer title, the new format removes some of the most important aspects of Elden Ring. Some of the balancing feels off, especially when playing solo, and the playplace fails to live up to the vastness of Elden Ring. Judged on its own merits, Elden Ring Nightreign doesn't offer enough variety in its map, and the extreme fast-pace makes finding loot feel less special, since you don't have the time to really consider what items you're grabbing.