Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition

 PlayStation 5
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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
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  1. 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 of the DS is way more fun than playing this.
  2. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  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 20 hours for nothing is fun.
  4. AndrewEvolution
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    Just another Dark Souls copy generic thing, nothing new and a lot of weird mechanics ! Game have 6 weapons and 4 playable character skins in TOTAL... it´s just A BAD JOKE, everything it´s dark and evil even your playable dude feels like a vilan, the devs that made this should be like depressive and satanic sad PP... i did not buyed , it came with PS Plus and boy, i want better games thanJust another Dark Souls copy generic thing, nothing new and a lot of weird mechanics ! Game have 6 weapons and 4 playable character skins in TOTAL... it´s just A BAD JOKE, everything it´s dark and evil even your playable dude feels like a vilan, the devs that made this should be like depressive and satanic sad PP... i did not buyed , it came with PS Plus and boy, i want better games than this from PS Plus since i pay for this service !… Expand
  5. Steyraus
    Dec 7, 2021
    3
    This game is bleed, ugly and depressing. Tries to be Dark souls and fails...There no beautifully Gothic scrapers or sweeping landscapes like the souls games, just ugly grey swamp..The combat is a fail, it's clunky and not optimised well, instead of block there some awkward body hardening thing..
    The game feels cheep and is cheap..The first enemies you encounter 1 hit kill, even souls games    This game is bleed, ugly and depressing. Tries to be Dark souls and fails...There no beautifully Gothic scrapers or sweeping landscapes like the souls games, just ugly grey swamp..The combat is a fail, it's clunky and not optimised well, instead of block there some awkward body hardening thing..
    The game feels cheep and is cheap..The first enemies you encounter 1 hit kill, even souls games don't gang you like that, sure there was a one hit kick boss but not grunts.    … Expand
  6. getrwuegyweh
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    Feels and looks like a really poorly made ps2 game from 2003. Graphics are beyond terrible by todays standards, controls are clunky, combat is as basic as you could possibly get. Got this for ps plus and still feel scammed
  7. Bonfera
    Nov 12, 2021
    2
    Decent idea, but an insanely clunky game. Every single action that you do is clunky, the enemies are clunky, the bosses are clunky. Didn't liked it at all. Don't ever call this a "souls like"
  8. rozyv
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    FPS locked behind an "enhanced edition" paywall. I bought ps plus and cannot play the game unless I pay second time for something I already "bought". Shame on you
  9. popqazgirl
    Jan 15, 2022
    0
    Another Paywall for a 60fps patch. Disappointing practices by both Sony and whoever this studio is.
  10. Zeon1982
    Mar 3, 2023
    2
    Why play this mediocre attempt of a Soulslike when you can just go and play the real thing. I played it for an hour and thought it was a pile of crap.
  11. Solidsnake69
    Dec 28, 2022
    3
    Just go play dark souls or elden ring again. You don't want this mess. Something that so many developers get wrong is the annoyance level. From soft games are not annoying. This is very annoying

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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
  1. Worth Playing
    Aug 31, 2021
    80
    Overall, Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition succeeds on several levels. It's an excellent update to a surprise indie hit that is still mighty enjoyable for anyone interested in the Soulslike genre. While difficulty and pacing get in the way, Mortal Shell is a short, sweet, and most importantly, challenging game to tide you over to the next main Souls offering.
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  2. Pure Playstation
    Apr 27, 2021
    80
    Mortal Shell Enhanced Edition might be a little light on next-gen upgrades, but the ones that matter are there and they are game-changing. 60FPS is the main attraction but a nice 4K is welcome, too. For returning fans, it’s a nice free update. For newcomers looking to get punished, it’s a cheap and, well, not cheerful game, but it is its own brand of fun – if you can call it that.
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  3. 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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