With Mortal Shell II open beta currently playable thanks to Steam Next Fest, which runs until June 22, 2026, I’ve had a chance to get acquainted with a new form of attack in the game, referred to as Red Attacks. This is something new that Cold Symmetry has added for the follow-up, and after getting hit by a few of them, I quickly learned that these are not attacks you want to take lightly.
Red Attacks get their name from the brightly lit red circle that appears on enemies right before they attack. These attacks are extremely deadly, as they are unblockable, and trying to block or parry them will usually end badly. In some cases, you’ll take severe damage, while other Red Attacks can outright kill you if you aren’t paying attention. And every enemy in the game can dish them out, it’s nor reserved for only bosses.
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