Elden Ring Wonderfully Reimagined in Excel Creation

A Reddit user, brightyh360, recently shared an incredible project on the r/excel subreddit: a top-down version of Elden Ring recreated entirely within Microsoft Excel. This monumental undertaking consumed approximately 40 hours – 20 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 robust character and weapon upgrade system.
• Three distinct character classes (tank, mage, assassin) offering varied gameplay.
• 25+ armor sets to customize your character.
• Six non-player characters (NPCs) with engaging quests.
• Four different game endings to discover.

While completely free to play, controlling the game 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. Reddit user Independent-Design17 proposed the Australian Christmas tree, Nuytsia floribunda, as a potential inspiration for the Erdtree's design. The user highlighted the striking visual similarities between the in-game Small Erdtrees and the Nuytsia floribunda. Furthermore, fans noted deeper thematic parallels: the catacombs situated at the base of the Erdtree, mirroring the Aboriginal Australian spiritual significance of Nuytsia as a "spirit tree," where the souls of the departed reside, its vibrant colors associated with the sunset, the perceived pathway of spirits, and each flowering branch representing a departed soul.