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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / XONE - 8/18/2020

Mortal Shell

Mortal Shell is a ruthless and deep action-RPG that tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world. Your adversaries spare no mercy, with survival demanding superior awareness, precision and instincts. Possess lost warriors, track down hidden sanctums of the devout, and face formidable foes. "Awakening as an empty vessel, you will enter into a shattered and twisted world where the remains of humanity wither and rot. Implored to do the bidding of the mysterious “Dark Father”, you must traverse this tattered landscape and track down hidden sanctums of devout followers. There, in Mortal Shell’s most hallowed grounds, you must overcome formidable foes and harvest the sacred glands. You won’t be truly alone when the dead litter your path: Scattered across this land are the remnant anima of lost warriors who can be inhabited to gain their unique abilities and knowledge of weapons. The Dark Father is desperate for you to complete your task — but to what end? Discover “Shells” to Suit Your Playstyle - The lost remains of defeated warriors are yours to unearth. Awaken these Mortal Shells, occupy their bodies and significantly widen your understanding of different forms of combat. Inhabit a Shell that best fits your style and utilizes their own unique mastery of skills and weapon upgrades. Iron Sharpens Iron - Combat is strategic and deliberate. Survival demands superior awareness, precision and instincts. You must commit your sword only when an opportunity opens. Calculate your parries to unleash devastating counterblows. Non-linear Campaign - Draw your own path across marsh-infested lowlands, through a gargantuan cathedral of obsidian rock, and into an ancient crypt frozen into the crest of a mountain. Deep Upgrade Paths - The stronger your connection to each Mortal Shell grows, the better you can harness their innate talents. Craft unique upgrades, sharpen your blade with acid, and study dark arcane abilities that imbue your attacks with supernatural devastation. Face Haunting Foes - Your path is guarded by desperate adversaries, devoted to inscrutable gods. Behold creatures both pitiable and grotesque, but do not let fear halt your journey. Muster your courage and face them down. Developed by AAA Veterans - Mortal Shell has been developed by a coalition of seasoned veterans with an unbridled passion for the soulslike genre."

Role-playing (RPG)Indie
Developer
Cold Symmetry
Publisher
Playstack

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79

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79

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11

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70–80

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Brendan Lowry

Windows Central

Mortal Shell review: A snack-sized Soulslike with a clever twist | Windows Central

Published 8/25/2020

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80

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Fran Soto

Hardcore Gamer

Review: Mortal Shell

Published 8/19/2020

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80

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Brad Ellis

Easy Allies

Mortal Shell - Easy Allies Review

Published 8/19/2020

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75

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Mortal Shell Review – Harden-Knock Life

Published 8/19/2020

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80

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IGN Mortal Shell Review

Published 8/19/2020

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80

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Metro GameCentral

Metro GameCentral Mortal Shell Review

Published 8/18/2020

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80

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Castielle

Fextralife

Mortal Shell Review: Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat | Fextralife

Published 8/17/2020

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79

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Rick Lane

PC Gamer

Mortal Shell review

Published 8/17/2020

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80

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Sam Chandler

Shacknews

Mortal Shell review: No heir to the flesh

Published 8/17/2020

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70

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Jason Coles

TheSixthAxis

Mortal Shell Review – TheSixthAxis

Published 8/17/2020

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80

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