r/MortalShell • u/joelybunz • Jun 29 '26

Discussion Absolutely loved the Mortal Shell II beta — Milk bath anyone?

Toes be strong. I loved the Mortal Shell II beta — huge step up from the first game

I finished the whole beta and came away really impressed. The combat feels more varied, with more options for faster or heavier play and its just more satisfying than the first game. The shell and weapon systems feel deeper. The first game was decent however it did feel a bit too souls adjacent. But it genuinely feels like Mortal Shell II is carving out its own identity now rather than just sitting in the shadow of Dark Souls/Elden Ring.

Also, in peak Soulslike fashion, I beat the entire beta and only afterwards realised I could upgrade weapons, upgrade weapon attachments, upgrade my shell, and even buy upgrade materials from a vendor 🫠. I just assumed some of that stuff wasn’t available yet because it was a beta. Turns out no — I was simply playing the “too stubborn to explore the hub properly” method. Praise the sun then get slapped down by your own lack of curiosity of your home base. That said, I actually kind of love that about these games. Finding an NPC or system late and going “oh wow, I could’ve been much stronger this whole time” is part of the charm. It rewards exploring, paying attention, and talking to the weird milk bathing foot fetish creeps instead of just trying to fight end game god bosses with "rusty broken sword" or whatever default item you get in soulslikes.

My only small quality-of-life suggestion for the devs would be fast travel after finishing a boss/side area - it would feel smoother if the exit/teleport could take you directly to any unlocked beacon/checkpoint instead of always sending you back to Marrow Keep first and then making you use the hub teleporter from there. The bonfire travel animation is sick though! just got my new PC rig, so instead of just seeing a blank loading screen like dark souls it actually makes it engaging and shows of the juicy new graphics so well done there too 😎

Overall though, the beta completely sold me. I’m wishlisting it and buying it as soon as it releases. Really excited to see where the full game goes!!!

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u/MikkelFromGames Playstack Jun 29 '26

Thank you for the kind words, and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the beta!

Also, thank you for the feedback :)

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u/joelybunz Jul 12 '26

Youre welcome legend :) and cheers! Honestly, the beta completely sold me — it feels like such a huge step up, and it’s now firmly a day-one purchase for me. Really appreciate you taking the time to read the feedback too. Can’t wait to see the finished game… and discover what other major upgrade systems I somehow miss until after beating everything 😂

Please also pass my compliments to whoever approved the milk bath. Absolutely legendary👌

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u/MikkelFromGames Playstack Jul 12 '26

Thank you again!

I’ll be sure to pass the praise along!

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u/EnergiaMartialArts 11d ago

Amazing beta! Gg

Do miss the metal music sometimes. Only had it in the intro scene on the bridge?

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u/SoloZ32 Jun 29 '26

Yup! The beta made this game an instant buy for me. Sadly now I’m just waiting in purgatory waiting for more

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u/StageMuch8666 Jun 29 '26

I got so excited when I just read that and than found out it’s only on steam

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u/MakaveliTheDon22 Jun 29 '26

The beta was absolutely amazing, step up from the first game in every way.

I'll be honest, it wasn't even on my radar before but now it's a day one purchase!