From IGN · Travis Northup · · 2m
Valor Mortis Review
Valor Mortis mixes BioShock and Dark Souls in a first-person soulslike with unique combat but technical issues.
In brief
Valor Mortis mixes BioShock and Dark Souls in a first-person soulslike with unique combat but technical issues. Valor Mortis is a first-person soulslike with interesting ideas but technical problems and underwhelming bosses. Originally reported by IGN.
Valor Mortis Review
Valor Mortis is a novel soulslike packed with interesting ideas, even if they don’t always work out super smoothly.
First-person soulslike concept
Valor Mortis uses BioShock-like magical abilities shooting out of your hand in an alternate history of the Napoleonic era.
Combat mechanics
Players mix sword fighting, spell slinging, and firearms with wall-running platforming sections.
19th-century setting
The game takes place in a world where Napoleon won at Waterloo, causing war-ravaged areas with zombified French soldiers.
Combat challenges
Enemies have invisible borders, aim in different directions, and repeat attacks for the third time before being defeated.
Arsenal customization
Players have three melee options, three guns, and three powers with upgrade trees to customize their abilities.
Skill tree and mods
Perks boost health and parries, while mods like healing on execution and increased damage at full health alter playstyle.
Boss fights
Bosses are few, often repetitive, and require waiting for telegraphed attacks to parry and counter.
Unique environments
Levels include torn battlefields with horse corpses, floating naval ships, and flooded villages with toxic waters.
Platforming issues
Platforming sections have unpolished mechanics like falling through environments and passing through objects.
Technical problems
The game has hard crashes, missing environments, and technical issues that distract from gameplay.
Overall experience
Valor Mortis is a unique but uneven game with technical issues and underwhelming story that’s more vibes than substance.
20-hour campaign
The game offers a 20-hour campaign with mixed success in combat, story, and technical execution.
Verdict
Valor Mortis is a refreshingly unique soulslike with technical issues and underwhelming bosses that need patching.
The bottom line
Valor Mortis is a first-person soulslike with interesting ideas but technical problems and underwhelming bosses.
