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 stated the result 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 fully functional character and weapon upgrade system.
- Three distinct character classes (tank, mage, and assassin), each with unique playstyles.
- 25+ armor sets to customize your character.
- Six non-player characters (NPCs) with engaging quests.
- Four varied game endings.
The game is freely available, but players should note that control is achieved via keyboard shortcuts: CTRL + WASD for movement and CTRL + E for interaction. While Reddit moderators have verified the file's safety, users are advised to exercise caution due to the extensive use of macros.
Interestingly, the game's Erdtree has sparked a fascinating comparison to the Australian Christmas tree, Nuytsia floribunda. User Independent-Design17 pointed out striking visual similarities between the in-game Small Erdtrees and this real-world tree. Further parallels have been drawn between the catacombs at the base of the Erdtree (where souls are guided in Elden Ring) and the Aboriginal Australian cultural significance of Nuytsia as a "spirit tree," its vibrant colors associated with the sunset, the supposed path of spirits, and each flowering branch representing a departed soul.
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