"Elden Ring Fully Recreated in Excel by Fan"

On the r/excel forum on Reddit, user brightyh360 showcased an impressive project: a top view version of Elden Ring, meticulously crafted using Excel's formulas, spreadsheets, and VBA. This ambitious endeavor took a total of 40 hours to complete, with 20 hours dedicated to coding and another 20 hours spent on rigorous testing and bug fixing. The creator expressed that despite the lengthy development process, the end result was incredibly rewarding.

The game features a comprehensive 90,000-cell map and includes over 60 weapons, more than 50 enemies, and a robust system for character and weapon upgrades. Players can choose from three distinct classes—tank, mage, and assassin—each offering unique play styles. Additionally, the game boasts over 25 armor sets, six NPCs with quests, and four different endings, providing a rich and varied gaming experience. Best of all, this game is completely free to play, though it requires the use of keyboard shortcuts for control: CTRL + WASD for movement and CTRL + E for interaction. The file has been vetted by Reddit moderators for safety, though users are advised to exercise caution due to the extensive use of macros.

In a fascinating twist, fans of Elden Ring noticed a striking resemblance between the game's iconic Tree of Erd and the Australian Christmas tree, Nuytsia floribunda. User Independent-Design17 pointed out that the Small Erd Trees in the game bear a superficial similarity to this real-world tree. However, the connections run deeper. In Elden Ring, catacombs are located at the roots of the Erd Tree, serving as a conduit for the souls of the dead. Similarly, in Australian Aboriginal culture, Nuytsia is revered as a "spirit tree." Its vibrant colors are associated with the sunset, believed to be the path taken by spirits, and each flowering branch is thought to represent the soul of a departed individual.