FromSoftware's clunky UI and coy descriptions are keeping me from truly loving Elden Ring Nightreign

Published: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Elden Ring Nightreign's Clunky UI Hinders Player Enjoyment, Review Says

A recent review of *Elden Ring Nightreign* highlights a major issue: the game's user interface (UI) and cryptic item descriptions are hindering the overall experience. While the reviewer enjoys the core gameplay, including the co-op action and strategic depth, they find themselves frustrated by FromSoftware's familiar design choices.

The review argues that the UI, while charming in previous titles like *Dark Souls* and *Elden Ring*, becomes a significant obstacle in *Nightreign*. The game's time-sensitive nature, with encroaching storms and the need to quickly farm runes and clear camps, clashes with the need to navigate clunky menus and decipher vague item descriptions. The reviewer points out that the lack of clear information on weapon passives and relic effects forces players to spend valuable time experimenting, which detracts from the fast-paced gameplay loop.

The reviewer praises the game's core mechanics and strategic depth, but ultimately concludes that the UI's opacity prevents them from fully embracing *Elden Ring Nightreign*. They hope future patches will improve the readability of the UI, allowing players to focus on the action and truly enjoy the game.

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