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Mortal Shell 2 review

In the increasingly crowded Soulslike genre, a game's opening minutes need to do a lot of work.

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Mortal Shell 2 builds on its predecessor, delivering a confident Soulslike experience that distinguishes itself with a unique rhythm. The review notes the game’s opening sequence—where a whisper awakens the player and a talking crow with a human skull introduces a mysterious, otherworldly premise—sets a strong tone that carries through the subsequent thirty‑plus hours of play. Early gameplay unfolds in a seemingly festive village that gradually reveals a darker, Midsommar‑like atmosphere, underscoring the title’s blend of joyful surface and unsettling undercurrents. The reviewer praises the game’s ability to condense its core experience into a compelling introduction while maintaining depth throughout.

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