Well duh, obviously it is. Let's talk about what Elden Ring is not or fails to accomplish. Thinking about it, this is a shorter way to talk about the game. Surely this review will sound pretentious, that's why i'm keeping the comment's open. Also this review isn't spoiler free, although I'm not going to talk about lore and I covered some stuff.

The biggest flaw it's surely the not-so-great camera management, typical of Fromsoft works, but not-so-great isn't Capra Demon/Centipede Demon level. Infact, the camera work is improved and it's the best From ever did (with my experience being orphan of Sekiro), exept for two bosses (two of the same actually, other flaw that I'll discuss later): Astel, Astel is abysmall .

The nature of the game implies, unfortunately, some repetition: that could be dungeon patters (which is true to an extent) and bosses. Bosses are the weaker point the experience: there are no bosses at the level of some Dark Souls III ones. Some of them try hard e.g.: Malenia and Radahn, with them being surely among the best bosses in From Software's works that i played. As an honorable mention i can add Rykard, surely the best gimmick boss that i ever defeated.

Let's address, finally the elephant in the room: difficulty. Elden Ring is not easy, neither impossible. This is a pattern with From Software's works. Level-up has a steep curve, but it really pays off. Stat-wise, soft caps are higher than usual, it feels more balanced. Finally defences feel like they're worth investing in higher stats to wear an heavier armor. So is it really easier or more difficult than any Fromsoft's work? No it is not, it only comes to game balance, surely the best in a while.

On the other hand, who calls for an easy mode, sometimes you just have to grind (git gud). Surely it doesn't hurt to have one in most cases, this doesn't feel right in an RPG in which you can easily build your character in some ways to have better chances.

Artistically, Elden Ring is marvelous. From the start of the game, to the end(ings). The weaker side is surely the OST, wonderful sure but never at the level of some Dark Souls III (namely) songs. Soundscaping is great, it really enhances your playthrough in a greater way than previous works.
Coming to an end to this colossus of a Steam review: the game isn't a 10/10, but I really challenge you to find one. I'm not really about grades in a review, I'm more about content and explaining (in my case poorly) what the game meant, but everyone else likes grades.
So, if I really have to give a grade I would say 9.85/10, if you want to make it a 9.9 or a 9.8 it's up to you, I'm an indecisive person, but I had the greatest experience in a while playing this game and it's surely among my favorites.