Elden Ring Fully Recreated in Excel by Fan

User brightyh360 recently shared an awe-inspiring project on the r/excel forum on Reddit, unveiling a top-view version of Elden Ring crafted entirely within Microsoft Excel. This innovative creation demanded a whopping 40 hours of dedication, split evenly between coding and the meticulous process of testing and bug fixing. As brightyh360 explained, "I made the top view version of the Elden Ring in Excel using formulas, spreadsheets, and VBA. It was a long project, but the result was worth it."

This Excel-based game is a marvel, featuring a detailed 90,000-cell map that players can explore. It offers over 60 weapons and more than 50 enemies to challenge, alongside a comprehensive system for character and weapon upgrades. Players can choose from three distinct classes—tank, mage, and assassin—each offering unique play styles. The game also boasts over 25 armor sets, six NPCs with engaging quests, and a choice of four different endings, adding layers of depth to the gaming experience.

Best of all, this Elden Ring-inspired Excel game is completely free to play. To navigate this Excel universe, players will need to master keyboard shortcuts: use CTRL + WASD for movement and CTRL + E for interaction. Reddit moderators have vetted the file and confirmed its safety, although they advise caution due to the extensive use of macros within the document.

On a fascinating note, fans of Elden Ring have noticed intriguing parallels between the game's iconic Tree of Erd and real-world flora. User Independent-Design17 pointed out that the Australian Christmas tree, Nuytsia floribunda, might have inspired the Erd Tree. This connection deepens with the discovery of Small Erd Trees in the game, which bear a striking resemblance to each other. Furthermore, fans have noted deeper connections: just as catacombs lie at the roots of the Erd Tree, where souls are guided in Elden Ring, Nuytsia is considered a "spirit tree" in Australian Aboriginal culture. Its striking colors are associated with the sunset, believed to be the pathway for spirits, and each flowering branch symbolizes a departed soul.