Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Push Square
    Mar 9, 2021
    70
    Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition is undeniably inspired by the likes of Dark Souls, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. While the upgrade doesn’t fix every technical problem the original had, the PS5 enhancements are enough to make this version the definitive version of the game. If Demon's Souls didn’t scratch your Souls-like itch, Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition is worth a try.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 6, 2021
    60
    Thanks to an increased, stabilised framerate, and clever use of the DualSense, PS5 offers the definitive version of Mortal Shell. Just remember it’s no Demon’s Souls. [Issue#187, p.84]
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  3. Gameblog.fr
    Mar 10, 2021
    60
    Mortal Shell is a quite good A-RPG with original - but imperfect - mechanics and a poor RPG section. With this new release, the game gains 60FPS, 4K and better textures. Not the better "Souls game", but a pretty descent alternative.

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 76 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 76
  3. Negative: 20 out of 76
  1. Nanashi95
    May 12, 2021
    4
    The game looks amazing, you have to give it so much credit. Not only the graphics alone, but also the overall design is a real treat fo theThe game looks amazing, you have to give it so much credit. Not only the graphics alone, but also the overall design is a real treat fo the eyes.
    But that's were the positive points end for me. Gameplay wise, it's just a chore to play. The game just feels so incredibly slow and clunky. Every action you do feels like they happen with a noticeable delay. What wouldn't be that much of a problem, if you could skill your character. Your character is too slow? Just level up in points that make him move faster. But no, Mortal Shell doesn't feature a skill system, like basically all other Souls-like games. You can only buy predefined abilities.
    So in the end, if faster Souls-likes like Bloodborne are more your thing, like for me, then this game is almost unplayable.    … Full Review »
  2. knur
    Mar 28, 2021
    3
    Way too clunky to recommend. Absolute chore of a game. Don't fall for saying that you'll like it if you liked Dark Souls - replaying any ofWay too clunky to recommend. Absolute chore of a game. Don't fall for saying that you'll like it if you liked Dark Souls - replaying any of the DS is way more fun than playing this.… Full Review »
  3. sivrisnake4
    Jul 7, 2021
    0
    dark souls with no teleportation, 1/20 save, no heal. yea so fun you can be sure. because searching somewhere or going to start point for 20dark souls with no teleportation, 1/20 save, no heal. yea so fun you can be sure. because searching somewhere or going to start point for 20 hours for nothing is fun.… Full Review »
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