Mortal Shell II | Review
Summary
This episode reviews Mortal Shell 2, praising it as a phenomenal sequel that surpasses the original with fast, frenetic combat and deep customization. The host details the core mechanics, including inhabiting different "shells," using Tar Stones for builds, and mastering the hardening parry system. While lauding the PC performance and challenging difficulty curve, the review notes minor flaws like reused boss designs and a distracting soundtrack.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and premise of Mortal Shell 2
Story setup: The Harbinger and the Undermether
Mortal Shells and character classes
Combat mechanics: Hardening and parrying
Tar Stones and artifact items
Healing systems and shell recall
Leveling up, currency, and New Game Plus
Difficulty curve and enemy variety
Graphics performance and animation quality
Map design, dungeons, and lore delivery
Critique of the soundtrack and final verdict
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