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.

I cheesed my way to the top in Elden Ring and I regret nothing

Roderika Elden Ring Wiki

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