Elden Ring should not get a pass for its terrible story

A reader complains that despite Elden Ring being their game of the year its storytelling is poor and not even From Software understand it.

Should I Be Playing Elden Ring?

Elden Ring Gatekeeper Gostoc questline: Should you trust him

I Tried So Hard to Like Elden Ring, But I Just Couldn't Do It

Still can't believe people say elden ring has bad graphics

Review: ELDEN RING is Another FromSoftware Title Great for Fans

A Mechanical Critique of Elden Ring - The Gemsbok

Elden Ring Review – The Elden Lord of Souls Games (PS5)

gaming elden ring Memes & GIFs - Imgflip

Dying in Elden Ring is funny, actually - The Washington Post

Let the Flame Die: Elden Ring Can't Resurrect the Souls Franchise

So tired of seeing people say this. Just admit you don't want to

Elden Ring Cover Story – Forging The Future Of Fantasy - Game Informer

Things Elden Ring Doesn't Tell You - Elden Ring Guide - IGN

How long is Elden Ring? Main story length, completionist run

I adore the terrible banter of Elden Ring player messages