A Reddit user, brightyh360, shared an incredible project on the r/excel subreddit: a top-down version of Elden Ring recreated entirely in Microsoft Excel. This monumental undertaking consumed approximately 40 hours – 20 hours dedicated to coding and another 20 to rigorous testing and debugging. The creator proudly declared the effort worthwhile, given the impressive final product.
This Excel-based Elden Ring boasts:
- A sprawling map utilizing 90,000 cells;
- Over 60 unique weapons;
- 50+ distinct enemies;
- Character and weapon upgrade systems;
- Three character classes (tank, mage, assassin), each with unique playstyles;
- More than 25 armor sets;
- Six NPCs with accompanying quests;
- Four different game endings.
While completely free to play, navigating this Excel adventure requires keyboard shortcuts: CTRL + WASD for movement and CTRL + E for interactions. Reddit moderators have verified the file's safety, but users are advised to exercise caution due to the extensive use of macros.
Interestingly, the game's Erdtree sparked a festive comparison to a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. User Independent-Design17 suggested the Australian Christmas tree, Nuytsia floribunda, may have served as inspiration. They highlighted the striking visual similarity between the in-game Small Erdtrees and the Nuytsia, but the parallels extend further. Elden Ring's lore connects the Erdtree's roots to catacombs, the resting place of souls. Similarly, Australian Aboriginal culture considers Nuytsia a "spirit tree," associating its vibrant colors with the sunset, the purported path of spirits, and its branches with the souls of the departed.
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