Mortal Shell is extremely tough. Much like the Souls series it takes inspiration from, the game presents a combination of tough enemies, a maze-like world design, and a cryptic narrative in a smaller ...

Mortal Shell is called 'Mortal Shell' because there are Shells in the game that basically act as classes: you find the right Shell for your play style, then you set about strengthening it. But ...

Developed by Cold Symmetry and published by Playstack, Mortal Shell is a Souls-like title that takes players on a short journey through an eerie, rotting world. With Dark Souls running through its ...

Mortal Shell is described as a “soulslike” game on its official site, but it’s really a version of Dark Souls designed for people who don’t have enough time for Dark Souls. Mortal Shell is a fraction ...

It’s impossible to look at Mortal Shell and not immediately draw the parallels between it and the Dark Souls series, which is fine! If there’s one thing that is incredibly apparent after spending ...

The "souls" phenomenon has swept the world and left its indomitable mark in gaming history. The technical melee gameplay style has spawned a whole new genre that's inspired titles even decades after ...

Mortal Shell is a worthy successor to the Souls-like genre, but is hampered by clunky controls and pacing issues. What it is - Mortal Shell is an indie Souls-like with innovative new features, a grim ...

Logan Moore is the Managing Editor around these parts and enjoys the video game Super Mario Odyssey. Recently, I was able to go hands-on with a preview build of Mortal Shell that let me get a better ...

In the opening moments of Mortal Shell, I find a sword, lose a fight, and get eaten by a massive fish. It's a fitting beginning for a Soulslike game. On emerging from the giant piscine cadaver, I ...

Need some more Souls-like action in your life during these dreary days? If so, the good news is you won't have to wait long as Cold Symmetry's Dark Souls inspired RPG Mortal Shell comes out in two ...

Cameron has been holding a controller for about as long as he can remember, developing a special love for The Elder Scrolls and Halo at a young age. When he isn't playing virtual games, he can most ...

Firstly, let’s get the big talking point done with, this game is as close to Dark Souls as you can get, minus a few tweaks that work with varying levels of success, it’s Dark Souls, just a poorer, ...