Elden Ring vs Pokémon Sword and Shield
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs Pokémon Sword and Shield — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Pokémon Sword and Shield Nintendo |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | November 15, 2019 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Everyone |
| Developer | FromSoftware | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Nintendo |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | https://swordshield.pokemon.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | — |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | — |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | — |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | Nintendo eShop |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 10 Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | — |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 80 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (489 ratings) |