Elden Ring Recreated in Excel Feat Revealed

A Reddit user, brightyh360, recently shared an incredible project on the r/excel subreddit: a top-down version of Elden Ring, painstakingly recreated in Microsoft Excel. This feat of programming prowess took approximately 40 hours – 20 hours dedicated to coding and another 20 to rigorous testing and debugging. The creator proudly stated the accomplishment was well worth the extensive effort.

This impressive Excel game boasts:

• A sprawling 90,000-cell map.
• Over 60 unique weapons.
• More than 50 different enemy types.
• A comprehensive character and weapon upgrade system.
• Three distinct character classes (tank, mage, assassin), each with unique playstyles.
• 25+ armor sets to customize your character.
• Six non-playable characters (NPCs) with engaging quests.
• Four distinct game endings to unlock.

While completely free to play, controlling the game requires keyboard shortcuts: CTRL + WASD for movement and CTRL + E for interaction. Reddit moderators have verified the file's safety, but users are advised to proceed with caution due to the extensive use of macros.

Interestingly, the game's Erdtree sparked a holiday-themed discussion. User Independent-Design17 suggested the Australian Christmas tree, Nuytsia floribunda, may have served as inspiration for the game's design. They highlighted the striking visual similarities between the in-game Small Erdtrees and the Nuytsia floribunda. Furthermore, the connection between the Erdtree's catacombs (resting places for souls) and the Aboriginal cultural significance of Nuytsia as a "spirit tree" associated with the sunset and the journey of spirits adds another layer of fascinating depth to the comparison.