The project, uploaded by user brightyh360 to the r/excel forum on Reddit, is a testament to creativity and dedication. It took approximately 40 hours to bring this marvel to life, with 20 hours dedicated to coding and another 20 to rigorous testing and bug fixing. The creator proudly shared, "I made the top view version of Elden Ring in Excel using formulas, spreadsheets, and VBA. It was a long project, but the result was worth it."
This innovative game, crafted entirely in Excel, boasts an impressive array of features:
- A vast 90,000-cell map that sets the stage for adventure.
- Over 60 weapons to choose from, allowing for varied combat strategies.
- More than 50 enemies to challenge players at every turn.
- A comprehensive system for character and weapon upgrades, enhancing gameplay depth.
- Three distinct classes—tank, mage, and assassin—each offering unique play styles.
- Over 25 armor sets to customize your character's appearance and defense.
- Six NPCs with quests that enrich the game's narrative.
- Four different endings, providing multiple paths to victory.
The game is freely accessible to all, though players will need to master keyboard shortcuts for control: use CTRL + WASD for movement and CTRL + E for interaction. The Reddit moderators have thoroughly vetted the file, confirming its safety. However, users are advised to exercise caution due to the extensive use of macros within the file.
In a delightful twist, fans of Elden Ring celebrated the Tree of Erd as a "Christmas tree" on Christmas Eve. User Independent-Design17 suggested that the Australian Christmas tree, Nuytsia floribunda, might have inspired the design of the Erd Tree. Further exploration revealed that two Small Erd Trees in the game are strikingly similar. Beyond superficial resemblances, fans have noted deeper connections. The catacombs located at the roots of the Erd Tree, where souls are guided in Elden Ring, echo the Australian Aboriginal belief in Nuytsia as a "spirit tree." Its vivid colors are associated with the sunset, believed to be the path of spirits, and each flowering branch symbolizes the soul of the departed.
