Mortal Shell December PSPLUS Game Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Never Touch?"

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  • @TheeDrMoseley
    @TheeDrMoseley 4 года назад +753

    I've seen AAA studios deliver less. With more microtransactions. And charge you 60 and another 30 to get a skin with the "ultimate edition" I think games like this are always with it. I hope this studio keeps doing good and stays ambitious.

    • @khias433
      @khias433 4 года назад +22

      When I saw this comment,I started thinking of the avengers

    • @khias433
      @khias433 4 года назад +12

      And ofcourse the company known as 2k

    • @AydarBMSTU
      @AydarBMSTU 4 года назад +5

      I also hope they drop shitty "exclusive" policy

    • @pedrochevez2090
      @pedrochevez2090 4 года назад +10

      Vampyr was a perfect example of a AA game that made me more satisfied than most AAA games. Hell, I even beat it once and then beat it again to get another ending.

    • @AJR-vn2um
      @AJR-vn2um 4 года назад +1

      @@pedrochevez2090 other than the pre order incentive I agree but everyone does that and I think I'm the only person who complains anyway

  • @AintPopular
    @AintPopular 4 года назад +583

    The artistic design is really great for an indie. Lots of detailed touches

    • @ACGreviews
      @ACGreviews  4 года назад +70

      I agree

    • @nickh4354
      @nickh4354 4 года назад +9

      @@bathsaltshero I didn't experience any bugs that affected my game and I don't think karak mentioned any that were more than barely noticeable. What bugs did you have?

    • @ZalvaTionZ
      @ZalvaTionZ 4 года назад +5

      One of the people that started the studio is on of my favourite all time artists. No wonder it looks excellent.

    • @IAmWhiteEagle
      @IAmWhiteEagle 4 года назад +5

      @@bathsaltshero why would steam make it less buggy? you steam elitists make the least sense to me as a gamer, even console war nerds have more of a basis to not like the other console, steam and epic are nearly identical once youre playing the game

    • @musicxxa6678
      @musicxxa6678 4 года назад

      Definitely. In fact this is way more ''AAA'' than Dark Souls. Graphics and art design very nice. Gameplay clean.

  • @Volker_A4
    @Volker_A4 4 года назад +408

    I hope this game is a huge success so they can make a sequel and address all of the minor issues. I'm not surprised that there are going to be some oversights with such a small team.
    But, this game is beautiful, unique enough , and it just looks super satisfying.

    • @joshuanance3927
      @joshuanance3927 4 года назад +7

      I don’t want to like this even tho I actually do because the number of likes is “69”

    • @pocarisweat8085
      @pocarisweat8085 4 года назад +7

      Yes, or a spiritual successor like DeS> DS where they improved a ton of stuff

    • @Volker_A4
      @Volker_A4 4 года назад +3

      @@joshuanance3927 I've definitely been there

    • @CorwinTheOneAndOnly
      @CorwinTheOneAndOnly 4 года назад +2

      It is a LOT of minor issues though. It almost looks like the assets for the game got more care than the actual game itself. I'd pay 30 bucks for it, sure, but that therein kinda lies the issue.

    • @misterbright1336
      @misterbright1336 4 года назад +4

      This game is incredibly satisfying. It’s not very big, but there is quite a bit of depth to it. Its kind of like a mix between Soulsbourne and Senua’s Sacrifice

  • @ACGreviews
    @ACGreviews  4 года назад +811

    Hamlet is the dark souls of spelling

    • @kuteken6312
      @kuteken6312 4 года назад +27

      2020 is the dark souls so far

    • @ameiru1
      @ameiru1 4 года назад +7

      Im refusing to buy anything from epic.

    • @spacegerrit9499
      @spacegerrit9499 4 года назад +11

      @@ameiru1 Well, we've come to it at last. The edgy comments are here. Hold on to your socks!

    • @SaintSC05
      @SaintSC05 4 года назад +7

      @@spacegerrit9499 You talking about him or you?

    • @tisisonlytemporary
      @tisisonlytemporary 4 года назад +8

      @@ameiru1 yep, platform exclusivity is a shitty practice

  • @OrcCorp
    @OrcCorp 4 года назад +151

    Agree on pretty much everything. Great review, brother. BTW, at 7:54, the sound you hear is a warning that an attack is coming that you can not parry. It's very useful in many situations 👌🏻😉

    • @yellowsaurus4895
      @yellowsaurus4895 4 года назад +9

      Yeah idk what he's talking about there. Your parry doesn't even have a cooldown, you can do it at any time, you just cant riposte if you don't have resolve. I think he's confusing it with the sound queue when your harden cooldown is over

    • @Ripdric
      @Ripdric 3 года назад +2

      Yeah he is just wrong in this bit. Good review otherwise

  • @danielemberton2809
    @danielemberton2809 4 года назад +89

    If I recall I believe this game was made by 15 people absolutely amazing

  • @somedude1324
    @somedude1324 4 года назад +1117

    30$ game? Small studio? This looks amazing all things considered.

    • @InsomniacSpartan
      @InsomniacSpartan 4 года назад +156

      The power of passion instead of greed

    • @peckc16
      @peckc16 4 года назад +46

      I didn't know it was only 30! I was tentatively looking forward to this for a while, but that makes a huge difference.

    • @Volker_A4
      @Volker_A4 4 года назад +19

      @@peckc16same at 30 this a buy for me. I think that a little shorter $30 game was the best choice for this game

    • @peckc16
      @peckc16 4 года назад +85

      @@Volker_A4 to be honest, so many games are overly bloated to justify the $60 price tag, this is a breath of fresh air. I'm at a point in my life where a game over 30hours makes me pause and ask if it's worth my time not my money 😂

    • @benderb.r5041
      @benderb.r5041 4 года назад +9

      @@peckc16 Same for me. Pandemic times be tough.

  • @dr.debsutradhar1756
    @dr.debsutradhar1756 4 года назад +102

    "Mortal Shells is the Dark-Souls of fan-made games."

  • @bobakett5613
    @bobakett5613 4 года назад +34

    "Imagine if games could shower and well, one never did. That would be Mortal Shell." Best quote in a long, long time!

  • @soliduswasright678
    @soliduswasright678 4 года назад +147

    "Wanting a new Splinter Cell is the Dark Souls of fandom" really hurt.

    • @statesminds
      @statesminds 4 года назад

      Lol and half life 3

    • @Mahhsio
      @Mahhsio 4 года назад +3

      Silent Hill says hello

    • @WAVYU5
      @WAVYU5 4 года назад +1

      I almost threw my fucking phone reading this

  • @thething1110
    @thething1110 4 года назад +314

    Solid map layouts, bosses that want to remove your childhood memories with the pointy end of a spear, and some jank that consistently reminds you that the game hates you? Sounds like Dark/Demon Souls to me. Also sounds like I'll be launching my head at a brick wall of a boss tomorrow.

  • @Volker_A4
    @Volker_A4 4 года назад +137

    I don't why I'm here I already know I'm going to buy this game. Looks freaking awesome.

    • @Volker_A4
      @Volker_A4 4 года назад +6

      Update, playing rn can confirm is awesome. All though I am so rusty on the genre lol.

    • @funtowngames1523
      @funtowngames1523 4 года назад

      @@Volker_A4 how much did you get it for?

    • @sizla8837
      @sizla8837 2 года назад

      This game is now free on the PSN for the PS5

  • @d3tach3d
    @d3tach3d 4 года назад +14

    Im liking the visuals a lot in this game. The Heavy use of ambient occlusion, the PBR Shaders, the subtle Motion blur, volumetric fog/lighting, and other modern tricks. Also the art style is quite good.

  • @Orosian5
    @Orosian5 4 года назад +11

    "But I can see a lot of people thinking it looks pretty familiar."
    Right as a familiarity bar fills up and says 'maxed'.
    Touché, Karak.

  • @ZeroEscape2074
    @ZeroEscape2074 4 года назад +36

    woah the graphic looks quite good, even on RUclips standard

  • @alanwalton3322
    @alanwalton3322 4 года назад +20

    "I'll exercise restraint". Cuts to him practically cleaving an enemy in half. Well Done.

    • @juiceboxbzrk
      @juiceboxbzrk 4 года назад

      He fought the urge to not cleave

  • @mohamedala750
    @mohamedala750 4 года назад +7

    I have to say that it is amazing how you manage to give so much detail about the game, but still not spoil it for any of us. Thank you for another entertaining and informative video! Much love

  • @CaptainEggcellent
    @CaptainEggcellent 4 года назад +434

    The Dark Souls of Epic Store Exclusivity

    • @shashwat.s1937
      @shashwat.s1937 4 года назад +3

      Yea. Btw big fan!

    • @Nabs-xd2qr
      @Nabs-xd2qr 4 года назад +18

      Get over it

    • @ployth9000
      @ployth9000 4 года назад +70

      @@Nabs-xd2qr never epic anti consumer

    • @Nabs-xd2qr
      @Nabs-xd2qr 4 года назад +34

      @@ployth9000 Free games>your imagined pathetic "moral high ground".

    • @elastichedgehog6339
      @elastichedgehog6339 4 года назад +55

      @@Nabs-xd2qr People need something to feel high and mighty about. Valve, Epic, Apple whatever, pick your multi-billion dollar company that doesn't care about anything other than your money.

  • @Gruso57
    @Gruso57 4 года назад +11

    I love the FightinCowboy shoutouts. Been watching him for years and dig the work you both do! Cheers!

  • @fortunatesoul12
    @fortunatesoul12 4 года назад +65

    I kinda love the muddied look everything has in this game. Also, the more subdued aesthetic, compared to other souls-like a la Lords of the fallen

    • @botondkunos1774
      @botondkunos1774 4 года назад +9

      Lords of the fallen's art direction kinda sucks,it's overdesigned to the point where everything blends together,it's a mess of spikes,battlescars,armor plates and chains,it looks ridiculous.

    • @rovnok
      @rovnok 4 года назад

      I thought Lords of the Fallen was ridiculously easy. All the bosses were pretty pathetic, I died early on in the game just getting used to the controls. After I got it down, I made it through nearly the entire game without dying, often beating bosses without getting hit on the first try.

  • @MagTheMercenary
    @MagTheMercenary 4 года назад +16

    Oh bloody hell Karak I just got done watching your Flight Sim review and this popped up. You really weren't kidding when you said you were swamped with reviews this month 😂

  • @Darkholow
    @Darkholow 4 года назад +15

    Thanks Karak for another great review! Pretty much pushed me over the edge to play this one.

  • @duncanself5111
    @duncanself5111 4 года назад +25

    I dig the dark aesthetics, really nice design imo. Looks like it's created by a very talented Studio

  • @BIG_PASTA
    @BIG_PASTA 2 года назад +4

    @ACG did you change the title of this video in regards to next month's ps plus games? I'm so confused, as I've never seen that happen before on your channel lol. Maybe I just haven't noticed it...

  • @JeremyComans
    @JeremyComans 4 года назад +26

    Cold Symmetry seems like a team with a clear vision for what they wanted to achieve, and a good understanding of the limits of their resources. There is some jank in the gameplay, but the combat feels solid and the animation is great. Enemy variety is a bit limited, and some enemy placement feels haphazard, but they get good mileage out of their level design and encounters regardless, and each enemy itself is good. Some cutscenes feel a little unfinished, and in a couple of places I think they wanted to have cutscenes they didn't have time to make.
    It feels like they focused on getting the core of the game right, and made some correct decisions about things they wouldn't have time to do. It's a matching of ambition and ability that too often goes wrong with small teams trying to achieve this type of 'AAA but smaller' level of presentation.

  • @SusloNick
    @SusloNick 4 года назад +4

    I love how it looks and feels, great art direction, lighting and atmosphere, very immersive.

  • @copperbadge1
    @copperbadge1 4 года назад +19

    This channel's reviews are the Dark Souls of reviews.

  • @ShawnBlaque
    @ShawnBlaque 4 года назад +18

    Never heard of this game until now and I'm 100% getting this tomorrow lol I can't resist a good Souls like...

  • @gtabro1337
    @gtabro1337 4 года назад +166

    Is this the Dark Souls of Mortal Shell reviews?

  • @carlj1620
    @carlj1620 4 года назад +52

    Don’t let deontay wilder near the suits!

    • @erko78
      @erko78 4 года назад +2

      Lmao! Didn’t expect that joke on this video!

    • @ritchski1
      @ritchski1 4 года назад

      He will need to bring a sword with him for the third fight.

    • @erizzo8543
      @erizzo8543 4 года назад

      That armor is too heavy for him

  • @scottmckenna3203
    @scottmckenna3203 4 года назад +5

    Great review personally I loved this game. The atmosphere of the different areas really separated themselves and immersed you in cool different places. Considering the smaller team who designed and built this game I gotta say its almost unbelieveable how great a job they did.
    My one disagreement from you is the parrying mechanic. I might've heard you wrong but i think the sound it makes is a great indicator for letting you know when an attack you can't parry is coming. It's distinct enough so you have the time to either harden or get out of the way no matter what. Either way great review and hats off to the team who made this game I loved it.

  • @22n5
    @22n5 4 года назад +99

    This game graphics seriously impress me.

    • @REThesNutz
      @REThesNutz 4 года назад +1

      Hur bur durr speak English

    • @sinonxkatarina
      @sinonxkatarina 4 года назад +16

      @@REThesNutz Rude.

    • @theredcinder7437
      @theredcinder7437 4 года назад +14

      Dean Escott are you fluent in any other language? Prolly not

    • @doubledewdagod
      @doubledewdagod 4 года назад +2

      @@REThesNutz "Proceeds to not make a literate english statement. "

    • @Manglet762
      @Manglet762 4 года назад +2

      Eh, nearly every game that comes out has great graphics, I hardly notice it anymore unless other people call it out. Probably also has to do with witnessing countless games with brilliant graphics either be forgotten about or torn to shreds because they're buggy, shallow, and overpriced over the years too.

  • @TheBatosai
    @TheBatosai 4 года назад +163

    One of the last games this gen I would potentially buy.

    • @ployth9000
      @ployth9000 4 года назад +6

      no room for the last of us II ?

    • @TalhaMalik89
      @TalhaMalik89 4 года назад +44

      Cyberpunk 2077

    • @iHaveTheDocuments
      @iHaveTheDocuments 4 года назад +46

      @@ployth9000 every store shelf filled to the max with unsellable copies tell us, no one has room for TLOU2.

    • @twistedkarma9574
      @twistedkarma9574 4 года назад +1

      @@TalhaMalik89 that's probably coming out on the same launch day for next gen

    • @ployth9000
      @ployth9000 4 года назад +9

      @@iHaveTheDocuments lol only reason I don't have it yet is I am waiting on ps5 but that is good at least I won't have to worry about not being able to find a copy

  • @shineymcshine435
    @shineymcshine435 4 года назад +75

    Why does everyone seem to care so much if a game reeks of Dark Souls? As a Souls fan myself, I'll take as much Souls-ey goodness as I can get. Especially since we'll probably never get another actual Souls game, at least until From discovers zero growth in their fiscals.

    • @imperialtutor8687
      @imperialtutor8687 4 года назад +6

      It's because people are desperate for some news on Eden ring.

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 4 года назад +7

      I know right? I saw some people say they are "tired" of the Souls likes, but I'm the opposite. I can't get enough. That said, many Souls likes were wack like Lords of the Fallen or The Surge so I'm just waiting for the next good one

    • @RuairiOTuathail
      @RuairiOTuathail 4 года назад +1

      @@Walamonga1313 then Mortal Shell will scratch that itch.

    • @treacherousjslither6920
      @treacherousjslither6920 4 года назад

      @Anna Baldur What don't you like about it?

    • @CanadianYeti69
      @CanadianYeti69 4 года назад +1

      Just because the Souls series ends doesn't mean they aren't making the same type of games they always do. We literally got Sekiro after DS3, and Elden Ring will feel very similar as well.

  • @ActNasty5
    @ActNasty5 4 года назад +289

    It looks more like dark souls than any other souls like game lmao

    • @melxb
      @melxb 4 года назад +33

      @One Thou Wou ??? um elden ring is made by from software/dark souls devs made it

    • @melxb
      @melxb 4 года назад +4

      yeah for sure the loading screens and all, little too much

    • @melxb
      @melxb 4 года назад +15

      @One Thou Wou the salt lol what are u triggered about?

    • @melxb
      @melxb 4 года назад +28

      @One Thou Wou hope whatever u are going through with your mom gets better, but projecting that hurt onto others is not gonna help u bud

    • @ls200076
      @ls200076 4 года назад +2

      @@melxb damn

  • @guyinapandasuit2691
    @guyinapandasuit2691 3 года назад +1

    I've watched this video like 10 times now. Its Jan 2021 and I finally got my copy of this game. Can't wait to play. Thanks for the good content my man.

  • @coldshoulder14
    @coldshoulder14 4 года назад +6

    I’m about 2 hours in and I’m enjoying it so far. Of course those 2 hours have been spent trying to bear Hadern, and failing lol. It feels slower than Souls but that’s okay. I enjoy the hardening mechanic. I’d love to see this game succeed, and for the team to develop a polished sequel. The shells concept is fantastic, and I could see them adding weapons similar to trick weapons from Bloodborne. I hope they add more unique features to make Mortal Shell it’s own thing instead of mainly being seen as a Souls-like.

  • @roberttausig9170
    @roberttausig9170 4 года назад +13

    I don't understand how the asset quality can be so high considering it is such a small team.
    Mortal Shell runs circles around DS3 and also eclipses Sekiro from a strictly graphical standpoint.

    • @umarjamshed6420
      @umarjamshed6420 4 года назад +3

      Dark souls 3 is definitely a better looking game of all of these. Just look at ringed city, high wall, dreg heaps and irithyl of boreal valley.

    • @tuna5305
      @tuna5305 4 года назад

      The lighting most likely makes it appear better than it actually is. Plus technological improvements have happened.

    • @dman644
      @dman644 4 года назад

      souls 3 looks better in alot of its areas and was released 4 years ago, this game looks impressive graphically tho

    • @kosmosyche
      @kosmosyche 4 года назад +2

      That black onyx location certainly looks very impressive.

    • @roberttausig9170
      @roberttausig9170 4 года назад +1

      @@umarjamshed6420
      I disagree.
      The places you mentioned are artistically interesting, but not technically. The textures, material shaders (Lighting in general), geometry, and density of assets are breathtaking in Mortal Shell. It also helps that aliasing is kept to a minimum (Whereas DS3 is highly aliased, and therefore always noisy).
      I would understand if you like the art style of DS3 more (I personally think it inferior to DS1), or if you think its animations superior to MS (Which I would agree with). But from a raw technical prowess: No, a night and day difference.

  • @gukoot01
    @gukoot01 4 года назад +34

    You are by far the most professional and legit reviewer out here that I like and I listen to opinion from before I buy a game thank you very much for what you do and the time you take to break games down stay blessed !!!!

  • @yesitsmecsd
    @yesitsmecsd 2 года назад +1

    Mortal Shell supports 21:9 natively, that fact alone puts it above all other Souls titles for pc, IMO! Oh and it just so happens to be a badass game with unique mechanics. HIGHLY recommend!

  • @elijahdavis6729
    @elijahdavis6729 4 года назад +3

    For those who want to play it’s a fun challenging game I just beat it had me at the edge of my seat the whole time focused ready for each boss had be go back running around made me confident at some time but put me back In my place 10/10 hands down one of the best games I’ve ever played

  • @anthonyalire186
    @anthonyalire186 4 года назад +52

    why do i have that feeling people are going to speedrun this game with little health while not having a shell equipped

    • @nickh4354
      @nickh4354 4 года назад +4

      They've already talked about the devs "acknowledging" that. Whether its a reward or dialog or whatever they planned on it haha. This is all from the official discord btw

    • @jj0493
      @jj0493 4 года назад +12

      You forgot blindfolded with a guitar hero controller

    • @samsant3238
      @samsant3238 4 года назад +6

      There’s an achievement for beating the game without ever using a shell.

    • @thisusedtobemyrealname7876
      @thisusedtobemyrealname7876 4 года назад

      It's usb steering wheel for me.

    • @michaelfrier9426
      @michaelfrier9426 4 года назад

      Yes you need to do that if you want the achievement/platinum. Hoo boy.

  • @BlueEternities
    @BlueEternities 4 года назад +3

    Maybe it's just me and I can't necessarily explain it except maybe the RPG elements being a bit stronger in this, or me loving high fantasy so this rubs me a bit more in the right direction, but this seems to fit what keeps me going in games like this. Dark Souls pissed me off in ways that made me stop caring about getting past a difficult section. This just seems to get the juices flowing a bit stronger than DS ever did for me.

  • @ChuckieT266
    @ChuckieT266 2 года назад +1

    Whose here after it’s announced for Dec 2021 PSN plus free game

  • @phrozac
    @phrozac 4 года назад +26

    "Imagine if games could shower and...well, one never did. That'd be Mortal Shell." LOL

  • @K1LLeRc0ck
    @K1LLeRc0ck 4 года назад +1

    Mortal Shell looks like one of the few soulslikes that seem to get the genre right. Too many developers are hung up on the (arguably false) idea that "Souls is hard" and focus solely on extreme difficulty. In reality the majority of the appeal comes from the exploration and world building, and of course the challenges the games present. Though in spite of their reputation they're not hard just for the sake of being hard (or even actually _hard_ at all) : they're challenging but only just enough to feel immense sense of accomplishment when you overcome the obstacles presented to you.

  • @gamedone735
    @gamedone735 4 года назад +56

    well this is no dark souls but for us souls lovers everything like it will be exciting .
    but because I'm a pc gamer I will die waiting for bloodborne remaster on pc.

    • @Volker_A4
      @Volker_A4 4 года назад +2

      Can totally compete with souls imo.

    • @peckc16
      @peckc16 4 года назад +9

      I think the best we can hope for is a steady 60 fps game on ps5. Demon souls remake gives me hope for that at least....

    • @gamedone735
      @gamedone735 4 года назад +5

      @@Volker_A4 well it sure looks like souls.sooo much actually. but I meant it doesn't reach that quality at all.

    • @Volker_A4
      @Volker_A4 4 года назад

      @@gamedone735 not exactly fair to say without having played it or seen most of the game.

    • @Volker_A4
      @Volker_A4 4 года назад

      @mph seti maybe then I'll actually do the dlc.
      First time around I fought Ludwig and said screw it I'm done I already beat the game. I already won, I don't need this.

  • @lifeisinserthere
    @lifeisinserthere 8 месяцев назад

    Got this on Steam winter sale for $2.99 and can't wait to play it. Great review as always man! Gotta say the only thing that bugs me about your channel is that you aren't able to review EVERY SINGLE GAME OUT THERE! Haha when I find a game I'm interested in checking out only to discover there is no ACG review on it, I'm not only crushed, but I'm also about 10x less likely to buy said game because my one and only trusty reviewer hasn't given it his stamp of approval. These publishers oughta be paying you royalties mate lol cause they ain't selling games to people like me if there's no ACG review involved!
    ...Speaking of, you'll always be my #1 go-to, but for situations such as this are there any reviewers you recommend I can fall back on??
    Thanks again for all the work you've put in for us brotha! You've led me toward some very enjoyable adventures and helped me avoid wasting money on the unenjoyable ones! Simply put, you're my financial advisor when it comes to gaming! And hell, sometimes I'll even check out your reviews on games I'm not really interested in just out of boredom, knowing that you'll provide some fun, informative and light-hearted entertainment. Keep up the great work, you are very much appreciated!

  • @mac19999x
    @mac19999x 4 года назад +3

    I never really remember your verdict. Way before you get there, im already given enough information to make my mind.

  • @SOTVT
    @SOTVT 4 года назад +2

    Be aware that there's a bug at the moment that makes you loose all your progress. This happened to me today and I was lucky that I hadn't played the game that long. It seems to appear on all platforms. So, if you've played the game for maybe 8 hours or more I recommend to stop playing until this get's fixed.

  • @beng4210
    @beng4210 4 года назад +9

    "It's the Dark Souls of Encoding" 🤣

  • @unstablesun8179
    @unstablesun8179 4 года назад +15

    "Pox Village Jimmy Page"! lol, nice! I wonder how many people got that one, hee hee.

  • @CssHDmonster
    @CssHDmonster 4 года назад +76

    oh man i forgot this was coming out, ah its a epic exclusive thats why i forgot it was coming

    • @acinixys
      @acinixys 4 года назад +12

      I feel you. Ill get it in a year when it hits Steam

    • @casthedemon
      @casthedemon 4 года назад +1

      I thought it's coming to ps4 and Xbox too?

    • @michaelmurray2033
      @michaelmurray2033 4 года назад

      Cas The Demon yes it is coming to the PS4 tomorrow

    • @giorgiqvilitaia996
      @giorgiqvilitaia996 4 года назад +1

      On point my man 😂

    • @valhallaoutcast
      @valhallaoutcast 4 года назад

      this and Tony Hawk will challenge my commitment to wait for it to come to Steam, other games were easy to wait these two will be the hardest so far

  • @acebrawler2000
    @acebrawler2000 2 года назад +3

    Nice title edit😂

  • @rickimaru915
    @rickimaru915 4 года назад +7

    I can’t get enough Soulslikes. As long as it’s competently made and not a complete rip-off then I’m interested

    • @yellowsaurus4895
      @yellowsaurus4895 4 года назад +2

      It's super solid. Similar enough to Dark Souls that you'll feel right at home with most of the mechanics, but different enough to retain its own identity and not get stale immediately. Not as difficult as DS either imo, but still definitely has a learning curve. I just wish it was longer tbh. But still absolutely worth 30 bucks

  • @ourdailymeat
    @ourdailymeat 4 года назад +2

    11:57 *wow* you perfectly timed the harden

  • @ShadeGamesHD
    @ShadeGamesHD 4 года назад +156

    Dark Souls of epic store exclusives

    • @kouham420
      @kouham420 4 года назад +21

      People should stop comparing games to Dark Souls. Instead, they should compare games to Garfield Kart - Furious Racing.

    • @mandalore1089
      @mandalore1089 4 года назад +1

      @@kouham420 That you Pissboy?

    • @kouham420
      @kouham420 4 года назад +2

      @@mandalore1089 I'm not getting the reference

    • @mandalore1089
      @mandalore1089 4 года назад +2

      @@kouham420 Not meant as an insult, it's actually in reference to a podcast called F**k Face which co-stars a guy named Andrew Panton who is the world leader in Garfield Kart - Furious Racing. This has just been a very big coincidence lol.

    • @utubby3730
      @utubby3730 4 года назад

      @Toxic Potato The amount of people complaining about the fact its another launcher pales in comparison to those who dislike the fact that it is fragmenting the PC platform. And then of course those who take issue with the fact that EPIC is nearly half owned by the Chinese conglomerate Tencent. Its not that far fetched a scenario to imagine that in a few years when people have several hundred games in their EPIC library, that they must agree to new T&Cs which puts their data into questionable hands - you either agree, or lose access (Look whats happening with the Oculus store.) You may think thats hyperbole, but thats actually the watered down version, considering there is a real possibility of them harvesting your data now, ya know, like social media apps are already doing. Dont even take my word for it, just look up yourself how Instagram was caught stealing users biometrics just the other week - thats just 1 example!

  • @serendipitygaming6785
    @serendipitygaming6785 3 года назад

    I remember a company called Blizzard. they used to say they used to love and played Everquest and all the mmo's at the time, and the passion for World of Warcraft was showing so much, people should be greatful when the devs say stuff like "WE LOVE DS3 SO WE MADE MORE OF IT" because that means there's true passion there, and that's incredible rare.

  • @MJ-mw6ok
    @MJ-mw6ok 4 года назад +3

    The beta was rad to play through. Glad to hear that the full game is good as well. Looking forward.

  • @jmjoue
    @jmjoue 4 года назад +1

    For those interested, the soundtrack by Atrium Carceri is on bandcamp.

  • @azyrael96
    @azyrael96 3 года назад +3

    The parry timing feels off for me as well. There are also a lot of effects in view of the enemy sometimes as well, that makes it even harder to pull off. The generous hardening time makes parrying mostly useless, sadly. What has irritated me often as well was the weird level of sound from enemies, that sounded a lot nearer than they are when they are behind you. This, in combination with weird camera behaviour when enemies are close makes me think that I am the camera, not the character. Using an item to reveal its effect also just made me Google their effects for items I have only one (or very few) of.

  • @eiadtarabulsi
    @eiadtarabulsi 4 года назад

    Mortal Shell is a light version of Dark Souls and it's for those who aren't necessarily fans of Dark Souls. Honestly, I've never heard of Mortal Shell until now. Sure, the game has a few issues. Enemy placement is a bit odd. The sound that a parry makes could've been toned down. Also, there is a fair amount of low textures. However, despite the aforementioned problems that the game has, it's still worth picking up, especially given the $30 price point. The story is a mystery, which I really appreciate. I also like atmosphere and aesthetic. Combat is challenging and satisfying. Of course, hardening is one of the game's main standout features and it's very creative and inventive. It allows the player to perform powerful attacks, while also granting the ability to absorb enemy attacks (with the exception of grabs). It can't be spammed because it drains stamina and it also has a cool down period. Cold Symmetry have crafted a very enjoyable title that I hope to pick up once the console versions release. With that aside, thanks as always Karak for another great review. I really appreciate the hard work. Keep it up!

  • @aaaron7481
    @aaaron7481 4 года назад +17

    Been waiting for this review, this game looks fun af

    • @ActNasty5
      @ActNasty5 4 года назад

      I used to be the biggest souls fan ever but, are you actually hyped for this after playing that many soulslikes? Or are you new to them?

    • @vorkavaskov1243
      @vorkavaskov1243 4 года назад +9

      @@ActNasty5 Yes. Im not gonna never buy an FPS because I played Doom in 1992.

    • @ActNasty5
      @ActNasty5 4 года назад

      Vorka Vaskov lol. This literally looks like dark souls but you have to pick a character instead of make one. Wheres the point in playing this instead of all the other souls likes. Not all fps games are like doom at all lol. All souls likes are the same

    • @jessem9529
      @jessem9529 4 года назад +4

      ​@@ActNasty5 It's a new setting, new enemies, new "story" and some tweaks to the combat/ abilities which give the fighting a slightly different flow. The point is if you like Soulslike but want to play something new and unexplored then this exists until the next Dark souls.

    • @ActNasty5
      @ActNasty5 4 года назад +1

      Jesse M fair enough. Ill just wait for the next real souls game. I felt very burnt out trying the surge 2 on gamepass

  • @KevinMontalbo
    @KevinMontalbo 4 года назад +1

    I love how you promoted Cowboy! He's really my go-to guy for souls-like games.

  • @WorldsWorstBoy
    @WorldsWorstBoy 4 года назад +6

    I come here for ALL my PC Game reviews.
    You're the man Karak!

  • @Kalas82
    @Kalas82 4 года назад +1

    the fact that there's no gear, loot system and no attribute-based character building is just a killer for me, everthing else looks fantastic, but those are some elements that just need to be in these games.

  • @ghostnoodle9721
    @ghostnoodle9721 4 года назад +12

    Ah an epic store exclusive
    👌 Thanks for saving me 20 mins, you the real homie for that

    • @Nickofullysicko
      @Nickofullysicko 4 года назад

      Just torrent it

    • @Jackenack
      @Jackenack 4 года назад +2

      People still can't shut up about their distaste for epic apparently

  • @HeavyMetalCowboy90
    @HeavyMetalCowboy90 2 года назад

    That PlayStation monthly games brought me here. But it’s a 4GB download on Game pass and Optimized for series X. Seems worth checking out.

  • @pavlotverdokhlib7627
    @pavlotverdokhlib7627 4 года назад +19

    The game is already listed on GOG. I'll grab it Day 1 once it comes out there post-EGS exclusivity.
    Currently getting my Soulslike fix from Hellpoint, I was wondering what Karak thought of that one.

  • @viewtifuljay8030
    @viewtifuljay8030 4 года назад +2

    When I can hear your smile in fun-factor bro, I already knew it’d be a buy haha

  • @CardCrusher29
    @CardCrusher29 2 года назад +4

    PS Plus gang assemble

  • @adaenis
    @adaenis 4 года назад +2

    Looks gorgeous. Was really excited up until the epic exclusivity deal... guess I have to wait a year.

  • @magetsalive5162
    @magetsalive5162 4 года назад +9

    It looks interesting. It's just a shame I don't buy Epic exclusives.

  • @edruiz1202
    @edruiz1202 4 года назад +1

    Love your videos and shout out to cowboy. He’s got me though DS3 BB and Working on sekiro. You guys rock!!!!

  • @jalapenomilk6014
    @jalapenomilk6014 4 года назад +5

    This is the Dark Souls of reviews

  • @Estorium
    @Estorium 4 года назад

    I just read that a physical release is coming in October for PS4, XBOX and PC. I will definitely get a copy then.

  • @akshitparmar2155
    @akshitparmar2155 4 года назад +5

    is there anyone who by now feels like they've played dark souls without having played it even once?

    • @Walamonga1313
      @Walamonga1313 4 года назад +3

      Trust me, you haven't. And it may even feel easy as hell if you do, since so many people overblow their difficulty

    • @MrKing-qd7gi
      @MrKing-qd7gi 4 года назад +1

      @@Walamonga1313 what?? Definitely not "easy as hell" dark souls is hard. Hard doesn't mean impossible. When people hear hard for some reason they feel like it has to be impossible for it to truly be called hard. No, its hard but very do-able. Only thing that makes it easy is if you summon ai or even another player every freaking area but if you play it as intended it is hard, and very worth it. As someone who has beat every from software game and consider myself pretty good at them, they are hard especially at first but anyone can get through them if they just learn the mechanics. Don't downplay everyone and act like you're better than most people.

  • @rofflesvanwagon
    @rofflesvanwagon 4 года назад +1

    I had $6.25 in credit so i just straight up bought it on my xbox one x and loaded it on my SSD. Its amazing! This and HellPoint

  • @n4ko
    @n4ko 4 года назад +5

    it feels like animations only have one speed and i dont really like that, but i do like how every attack seems to start in the legs or elbow, maybe the shoulder, u can see them start to form and move towards you, in dark souls its harder to read an enemy

  • @nicktsirak2029
    @nicktsirak2029 4 года назад +1

    nice good game indie rpg from small team..guys to support this team for their future and their effort..such games come out rarely

  • @SharinganEx
    @SharinganEx 4 года назад +3

    01:36 “ITS THE DARK SOULS OF ENCODING” ahahaha ez sub

  • @moeykaner1
    @moeykaner1 4 года назад

    Waited for Karaks Verdict. Downloading it now. Thx for the Review.

  • @rwt5713
    @rwt5713 4 года назад +11

    No music during boss fights though. That's a huge dissapoint. I thought that would have changed after beta. Guess not.

    • @thedude8526
      @thedude8526 3 года назад

      They recently added this heavy metal band called Rotting Christ songs into the boss fights.

  • @SkaerKrow
    @SkaerKrow 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the review. The streams that I saw of this game last month made it look terrible, but the content of this review and the gameplay footage gives me more hope for it.

  • @tomasxfranco
    @tomasxfranco 4 года назад +5

    It seems like a good-looking Demon Souls.
    Wish they didn't have that stamina system as implemented.

    • @ciligonzalez2897
      @ciligonzalez2897 4 года назад +3

      Hmmm so you want easy Mode.

    • @thedarksideofthemoon4227
      @thedarksideofthemoon4227 4 года назад

      Just play as Tiel, problem solved

    • @mingthemerciless834
      @mingthemerciless834 4 года назад

      It actually makes the game more fun unlike Dark Souls where you can mindlessly spam roll to avoid enemy attacks. It's less forgiving but once you time the proper time to dodge and roll, it actually makes the game easier and makes parrying obsolete.

    • @ciligonzalez2897
      @ciligonzalez2897 4 года назад

      @@mingthemerciless834 yeah sure hahaha spam roll on Dark Souls 1 and tell me how much Alive you are after that.

  • @Shad0wmoses
    @Shad0wmoses 4 года назад

    he just shouted out fightincowboy..didnt expect that lol. if you guys arent familiar he used to do a lot of pvp dark souls stuff back in the day, hosting tournaments and what not.

  • @xOubax
    @xOubax 4 года назад +3

    I just got into Remnant From The Ashes, thanks to Epic Games store releasing it for free! It's really fun and I can't believe I slept on it, but given that I got it for free I'm not that bummed. That being said, Mortal Shell will be on my short list once I'm done with Remnant. Out of curiosity, has anyone played the Remnant DLC? Is it worth buying, or should I just stick to the main game then move on? Thanks to anyone who has time to reflect on their time with Remnant. Cheers! 🍻

  • @d3tach3d
    @d3tach3d 4 года назад

    Resolution Scaling is one of the best PC options to have in your PC game (Im talking to you DEVS!). 4k at 85% or so you cant really tell the difference but your FPS will love you.

  • @Shvabicu
    @Shvabicu 4 года назад +16

    This is the Schindler's List of Dark Souls

  • @Oliver_Hallowee
    @Oliver_Hallowee 4 года назад

    Love that you mention Cowboy. You and Fightin Cowboy are my two favorite video game type people. I actually thought you two were the same person at one point. You remind me of one another in all the best ways

  • @MrNasexD
    @MrNasexD 4 года назад +4

    This may be the Dark Souls of Souls-Like games!
    Can't wait for tomorrow man!

  • @yanceyboyz
    @yanceyboyz 2 года назад

    My fave RUclips reviewer shouting out my fave RUclips walkthrough guy, love it.

  • @abhiss6705
    @abhiss6705 4 года назад +4

    Get my gameplay fix from u and cowboy..hell of a duo.

  • @Advythe
    @Advythe 3 года назад +1

    Finally a souls like with normal person body shape, from software games have weird ones (too long legs)

  • @pentiumradeon
    @pentiumradeon 4 года назад +50

    is this the first strand souls game?

  • @NotPeteRoss
    @NotPeteRoss 4 года назад +1

    Love that you gave Fighting Cowboy a shout-out!

  • @TheGrimmy
    @TheGrimmy 4 года назад +3

    This review was all over the place. I have a feeling it's due to the game. Oop, forgot to say: Thank you very much for the in-depth review!

  • @cubanref9670
    @cubanref9670 3 года назад

    I beat the game and immediately started the new game plus+. I own the Dark souls trilogy, Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Demons souls ps5 yet it still manages to stand out. If your a fan of Souls Borne games just buy it.

  • @KillerDudeT19
    @KillerDudeT19 4 года назад +43

    NoT gEtTiNg ThIS BeCuASe ItS oN tHe ePic StOre

  • @mortisnoctu
    @mortisnoctu 3 года назад

    Awesome that you shouted out FightinCowboy. He's great. I feel like he's sort of become that fan authority on Dark Souls!