Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
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Spirit Ashes are repeatedly praised as capable helpers that make difficult fights more approachable without removing the satisfaction of winning.
Pros: performance optimization, frame rate stability
Cons: controller ergonomics, platform-specific feature support
Companion AI was consistently strong, with partners praised for healing, aggro control, strategic value, and feeling like real teammates.
Pros: combat system, companion AI
Cons: open-world design, movement feel
Partners are a powerful safety net: they draw aggro, deal damage, revive the player, and can be assimilated for buffs. A few reviewers report pathing, blocking, or inconsistent attack behavior...
Pros: fun factor, narrative quality
Cons: boss design, exploration quality
Linked companions are usually helpful and automate partner abilities smoothly, but one reviewer reports allies wasting resources or positioning poorly against tougher enemies.
Pros: combat system, remake/remaster quality
Cons: animation quality, environmental detail
Wingmen are generally more capable and useful than in earlier entries, though some players still found squad commands easy to ignore or less impactful than expected.
Pros: narrative quality, fun factor
Cons: dialogue quality, difficulty balance
Companion AI was one of the most divided areas: some reviewers found it competent or responsive, while others said it caused deaths, waiting, or frustration.
Pros: atmosphere, faithfulness to franchise
Cons: puzzle design, co-op experience
Companion AI is a weak spot, with basic behavior and unreliable healing leaving the player to handle much of the important decision-making.
Pros: narrative quality, combat system
Cons: remake/remaster quality, value for money