Of Elden Ring’s many dungeons, Stormveil Castle is the most familiar–and also the most ambitious.

Upon first look, Stormveil’s crumbling battlements and crazed knights are well-known territory for Souls fans.

Stormveil Castle is a celebration of how far From Software has come since the days ofDemon’s Souls.

Stormveil Castle is an obvious homage to the first level of Demon’s Souls.

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Many players are likely to miss it entirely.

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This sense of nested discovery applies to every aspect of Stormveil, but especially its hidden basement section.

For me, that is what makes Stormveil Castle such a standout moment in Elden Ring.

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