Mortal Shell Reviews
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?
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New and fresh take on popular soulslike genre from newly established developer is full of interesting ideas
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Mortal Shell embraces the Souls-like moniker with open arms. They welcomed comparisons, and, for the most part, delivered. What's more impressive is that a team of only 15 people created it. Mortal Shell will make you to rethink your ideas around patience and frustration. You will love this game for all the same reasons that you hate it.
Mortal Shell has a solid and clear base that in the future can give us outstanding games, but today I think that he does not quite understand what makes the genre difficult and to make up for it he resorts to a tool, the number of enemies, which makes something almost essential in just good.
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You will find each new Shell is just as good as the other, once you learn to utilize their capabilities, and adventure forth with a level head. That being said, this is single-handedly the best non-FromSoftware game within the genre and it sure as Hell has a lot of promise. To be quite honest: If there isn’t a sequel, this game is as good as it gets, which is just fine the way it is.
Mortal Shell is a clear and straightforward clone of Salisbury's work that ultimately offers a deep and lovable experience; A trip to the scary and mysterious lands with overwhelming challenges that are undoubtedly offered to the fans of this style.
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Mortal Shell takes the best elements of the “Souls-like” genre and refines them into a compact game that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
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.
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Regardless of all its faults, I still believe Mortal Shell is a solid game. It transcends itself from being another Dark Souls imitation to an excellent game based on true inspiration. This is all the more impressive once you realize that a small studio of fifteen people developed a game with such high quality. Mortal shell is a remarkable love letter to FromSoftware's Staple series, and its asking price of $29.99 is just an added reason for why Souls fans especially should be picking up this game.
A well-polished game when looking at the combat system and the great technical visuals, suffers from subpar level design and lack of identity.
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Slow-paced action-slasher with satisfying combat and grim atmosphere. And it leaves you wanting for more.
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Cold Symmetry's Mortal Shell is a love letter to Dark Souls fans. This deep-action RPG sets you in a world with beasts and bosses to vanquish, along with a dark world to discover. Although exciting in its own ways--through difficult encounters and unique mechanics--it still has dislikable issues that don't hold the brightest candle to its inspirations.
Mortal Shell is another pleasant surprise that surprised me with its inspiration in the Souls series, but presenting its own identity in both the gameplay and the plot. It may not be as challenging as its inspiring source, but it has not lessened my interest in the game. This is an excellent gateway for those who wish to experience the soulslike genre.
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Although Mortal Shell suffers from several design issues, and although it seems a lot like the Souls series, its solid combat system eventually saves the day, making it an exciting, yet short, Action RPG that will probably worth your while.
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Mortal Shell is definitely a good title that although it is not perfect, and we must take into account on more than one occasion that it is made by a small studio of only fifteen people, if it will provide any fan of the known Soulslikes a title that innovates and will not leave anyone indifferent, its tremendously dark and gloomy atmosphere will make us imbued and want to know all its secrets.
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On the whole, Mortal Shell is an amazing game. True, it’s not without its issues, but the things it gets right, Mortal Shell gets right in abundance and I want to close by stating that this title stands out, on its own, as a quality title in a deluge mediocrity. Definitely recommended!
Mortal Shell unleashes an astoundingly creative new combat mechanic in a brooding and strange world, but its meandering narrative, uninspired and confusing maps, and punishing-to-the-point-of-cheapness gameplay will test the patience of all but the most hardened of Soulslike fans.
A very enjoyable souls like, although some parts of its progression and variety could be improved.
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Mortal Shell doesn’t just replicate what other games in the genre have done before. Instead, it takes that formula, sharpens it and adds enough to make it a completely different feeling, but equally satisfying blade. Fallgrim is a world I’d be happy to struggle through again.
The world of Mortal Shell is usually a good one to explore. There’s not a lot of narrative explanation outside of the character prose and you’ll often find yourself creeping into every room, staying on your toes from enemies trying to jump out and claw your face off. That can get a bit tedious, at times. But as Dark Souls clones go, this is absolutely one of the best ones I’ve played in recent times, and it evolves the formula in some really smart, intelligent ways.