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 ...

Yeah, I know, everyone's sick of the term "Souls-like," but few games are more like Dark Souls than Mortal Shell. It tries so hard to capture the precise tone and feel of Hidetaka Miyazaki's vision ...

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 ...

Mortal Shell’s first hours do something pretty incredible: prove that the soulslike formula isn’t limited to FromSoftware greatness. The developers at Cold Symmetry created a game that stand ...

Developer Cold Symmetry jumpstarted Summer Game Fest Live with the first trailer for Mortal Shell II, a sequel to Mortal Shell with what looks like an equal amount of gruesome imagery. The game is ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Editor's note: In March 2021, developer Cold Symmetry released an upgraded version of Mortal Shell for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with improved ...

Now Playing: Mortal Shell Video Review However, Mortal Shell's load times haven't been reduced as much as one would hope or expect, given how substantial the improvements have been elsewhere. The PS5 ...