Mortal Shell Reviews
Closest thing to Dark Souls you didn't know you want...
Review in Greek | Read full review
In conclusion, this is a game whose creators were aware of the limitations and based on the ideas they had, they tried to create the best result possible.
Review in Greek | Read full review
I’ve never been much of a glutton for punishment. And I’ve never really had the time or patience for try, die and repeat gameplay. I’ll admit, I barely got out of central Yharnam during my time playing Bloodbourne. When I saw Mortal Shell I thought, it’s time to “git gud” and see what this game has to offer.
As a soulslike vetran Mortal Shell offered me great combat and a solid art direction, it even puts fresh mechanics on the table, it may lack in enviroments variation, but that’s forgotten with the solid gameplay
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Mortal Shell‘s origins may be steeped in an echo but the final product has more than enough soul.
Mortal Shell is more than a simple Dark Souls clone.
Mortal Shell is a brave soulslike that mix original ideas and fun. If you like the genre this is the game for you. It’s darker than the original soulslike and provides you a satisfying combat system. We would have preferred better level design, because actually is one of the most disappointing things we have seen in this game.
Review in Italian | Read full review
All in all, Mortal Shell provides the perfect amount of challenge for someone like me. I often felt inclined to press on; just one more fight, or one more save-point. That drive kept the game flowing quite nicely, ensuring that there was never a dull moment. It is a very streamlined experience, and that shows in its runtime. The title took me about 14 hours to complete the game, including a bit of light exploration. It might be a bit straightforward or easy for the veterans of the genre, but definitely has enough merits to justify a purchase. For more casual fans of Action or RPG titles, it also presents a great way to dip your toes into this more challenging breed of game. Give it a try and don’t be intimidated by a few deaths at first.
Mortal Shell is a remarkable bead, which does not require too much effort and gives considerable satisfaction. The combat system typical of the soulslike, combined with the sector of cryptic indirect narrative (also typical of the Souls) could immediately make us think of a soulless clone of the noble From Software saga, but a pinch of sensitivity is enough to quickly realize that Mortal Shell manages to deepen the known formula in its own way, giving a truly personal vision of the decayed and darkish world that invites everyone to explore. The result of the work of the developers is excellent, does not require a great deal of effort and is greatly enjoyable both for fans of the Souls saga, for whom the game takes the shape of a must play, and for newbies passionate about dark fantasy, which they will be able to enjoy the successful atmospheres created with wisdom. A Foundling has taken on the role of four warriors to fulfill his dark destiny, what are you waiting for to immerse yourself in the dark Fallgrimm of Mortal Shell?
Review in Italian | Read full review
Each swing of my blade, each enemy I put to death, was elating. Each second was a battle between life and demise, and when that made you a winner, nothing could be more satisfying than this. On the off chance that you need a new and remarkable Soulslike experience at that point, look no further than Cold Symmetry’s Mortal Shell.
I cannot fault them for the bugs, which were both rare and easily fixed, especially in the review copy. If you want a fresh and unique Soulslike experience, then look no further than Cold Symmetry’s Mortal Shell.
The Soulslike genre has become particularly popular in the West, thanks to games like Bloodborne and the critically acclaimed Elden Ring. As a fan of the genre, Mortal Shell’s arrival to the hybrid console was a pleasant surprise, especially after learning that it was developed by an indie studio.
While undeniably ambitious and packed with content, this Souls-like delivers challenges, but not all are intended
This is a game made by a relative handful of people, and viewing it from that perspective, the whole package is more impressive, and shows plenty of room for growth in any future project. It certainly explains the limitations and faults found in certain areas. It doesn’t excuse them, but that knowledge does soften their impact.
Mortal Shell may offer a solid experience but as I played it, I couldn't help but want to dive into the Souls series again as the amount of variety and excitement in FromSoftware's games makes this feel like a hollow shell in comparison.
Far from being a pretender, Mortal Shell is a sometimes exceptional entry to the genre. Its stumbles are noticeable only because there is so much to enjoy.
There’s some good to be found in Mortal Shell; its world is interesting and generally well designed, it looks lovely, and some of its boss fights really are exhilarating. But there are just so many aspects of it that will leave you frustrated, underwhelmed or disappointed.
Mortal Shell shines brightly as an example of the Souls formula done well. Anyone who is a fan of the challenging gameplay the genre is known for will be happy with this title.
Mortal Shell has left me fuming at times but the game’s impressive visuals, combat, and atmosphere will keep pulling me back for quite some time yet.