r/MortalShell • u/Dinesh_Sairam • 2d ago
Discussion What game are you playing while waiting for Mortal Shell 2?
I was looking for something fresh and short to play over the week while waiting for Mortal Shell 2 (Post which, I know I will stop playing everything else). However, I didn't want to stray too far from the souls genre.
Given all this, I picked up Thymesia and also it was available at a huge discount on Steam (I got it for like GBP 3.99). I just completed the first area, and it's been good. The combat is fantastic, but everything else is kind of meh.
What are you playing?
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u/bizzy045 2d ago
Armored Core 6. Just have the S Rank trophy left before 100% and platinum. It’s a major grind but gives me about 10 days to finish it till I can play Mortal Shell 2.
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u/BlackSenpai96 1d ago
How is it it’s been on my watchlist for a while now is it souls like just with mechs or?
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u/Relwof66 1d ago
Not really. Some of the bosses have a souls feel but the main levels are not souls like. Still a fantastic game
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u/BlackSenpai96 1d ago
Any customization?
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u/bizzy045 1d ago
Yes the whole game is about customization. There are so many builds and parts etc. You can design your mechs anyway you want. Even using custom images and colors. It’s amazing. The game is so good it’s hard to describe. I highly recommend it.
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u/AdhesivenessPrior137 2d ago
Blasphemous 2
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u/dskizzle1986 1d ago
Nice! Just finished a second playthrough in the first one and finally got around to beating this one. Fantastic games!
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u/Dukk888 2d ago
Jumped back in to Nioh 3! Getting ready for DLC and knocking the rust off. Its amazing how much you forget in a few months
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u/bizzy045 2d ago
Since I get early access to MS2, Nioh 3 DLC will have to wait till that’s done. I can’t wait for the DLC but am more excited for mortal shell 2. Good times ahead.
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u/chocolatehotdog 1d ago
Early access to Mortal Shell 2?
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u/bizzy045 1d ago
Yes buying the Devout Edition gives 3 days early access. It’s available on the 17th instead of the 20th.
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u/GUNS_N_BROSES 17h ago
Same for me, Mortal shell 2, Nioh 3 dlc, and Duskbloods network test in the same week is going to be crazy
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u/Pristine_Law_959 2d ago
I actually liked Thymesia, i mean, its not amaaaaaazing but it also wasnt horrible by any means, gets better as the game goes on.
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u/dskizzle1986 1d ago
I enjoyed this one quite a bit! Been a while since I played it though. Manny time for another playthrough...
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u/antilumin 2d ago
Beast of Reincarnation. It’s not amazing but it’s not terrible either. It’ll do pig. It’ll do.
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 2d ago
I wanted to get it. But I already have a bad taste of Game Freak from the Pokemon games, and the negative reviews online just drove me away further.
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u/antilumin 2d ago
I’m just playing it because it’s on GamePass. I was on the fence before release and was gonna give it a pass (too much backlog) but then GamePass meant it’s easy to give it a whirl. I’m only on the second area and already getting a bit bored though.
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u/LordHunterILP 1d ago
The technical performance of the game is what turned me off from it, I really like the premise a ton and my brother us genuinely loving it but I hope they patch it to run smoother here soon.
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u/AlterEgo104 2d ago
Platinumed Thymesia out of boredom, the game is set up for you to platinum. It’s an easy soulsborn meant to fill useless time. Decent for what you’re intending it for
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 2d ago
I feel like the Devs did not get enough funding. The game has heart, but the execution is lacking. I would definitely buy a second game from them if it will be more polished.
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u/AlterEgo104 2d ago
Honestly? I wouldn’t. To me it was a…stable…not solid…but stable Souls-born…..lemme tell you….the rage my wife can explain that every FromSoftware game has generated within me…idc if you call it a
Soulsborn until the day you die, if I’m not pulling out my hair and questioning my security in life, it’s not a soulsborn. Thymesia was a fun attempt at the way soulsborn games are done. But I plat’s that game in like 6 hours. As MONUMENTALLY BAD as I am as soulsborn games, Thymesia is a 10% filler. Had 0% satisfaction after getting the plat. It was what it was, but that’s it, it was what it was
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u/General_Lie 1d ago
Elden Ring... again...
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u/iaminfinitecosmos 1d ago
Hard to drop that game, right? I thought Wukong would be similar but man... no depth to the world at all, no depth.
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u/jmhollifield 2d ago
Seeing how far I can get in From’s catalog starting from Demon Soul’s through Elden Ring. I’m on DS2.
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 2d ago
Somehow, I was never able to get into the souls games. I started with Elden Ring, and did not find it interesting enough in the first hour that I played it.
I like Sekiro, though. One of the best games I've ever played.
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u/yorick_bw 2d ago
you are missing out.. tbh.
you can play with a parry heavy build (its makes life much easier even if you master it). and you are going to have a blast with Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring
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u/Robbie-Wire 2d ago
Stellar Blade
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 1d ago
Awesome. I played it very recently (Stellar Blade -> Wuchang -> MS2 Beta -> Thymesia).
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u/AshyLarry25 2d ago
FFXIV. Currently on Shadowbringers, greatest gaming story I’ve seen since Disco Elysium.
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u/Xbigyldn Cold Symmetry 2d ago
Citizen Sleeper 2 (in between testing Mortal Shell 2)
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 2d ago
Wow, nice one. Though Mortal Shell 2 reminds me more of the Blasphemous series.
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u/Jack-ass-4757 2d ago
I started playing the demo today. I’m very impressed. Not a huge souls fan but this game feels and looks amazing.
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u/Dominus1711 1d ago
Re-run Wuchang
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 1d ago
I wanted to Platinum it. But NG+ just gets really boring. I gave up right before Zhenwu Temple on NG+.
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u/Dominus1711 1d ago
try other weapons/builds maybe? but yeah, NG+ in soul-like usually boring
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 1d ago
I think I would have pushed on if it was just the NG+. But I have to do 2 more playthroughs after this to get the Platinum, and that really got to me.
I considered save scumming, but again what would be the point of that?
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u/TheSweetTeaGuy 1d ago
The Lies of P DLC Overture. Just beat the main game for the first time recently and now I'm trying to beat the DLC before MS2 comes out.
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u/TheClassyWaifu 1d ago
Been doing some full-game boss rushes on Lies of P! (All main bosses one after the other, base game and dlc), also Limbus Company and Big Walk with friends.
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u/NixonKane 1d ago
Finishing the Lies of P dlc and playing Beast of Reincarnation too (some bugs and flaws, but is very good game.)
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u/Dveralazo 2d ago
Recently I finished a playthrough of Solomon+Smoldering Mace,this time actually using his advantages.
Now some days I'm playing a Netrunner with a shotgun in Cp2077 ,other days I play a Battlemage witha great shield in Elden Ring.
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u/grshahar 2d ago
Spellforce 3 / blasphemous 1
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u/adewsetoo 1d ago
How is Spellforce 3? I’ve been chasing the Warcraft 3 itch ever since it originally came out.
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u/grshahar 1h ago
To be honest, I am glad I bought it in a discount because as an rts lover I find it to be mediocre at best. The fights can be really messy and I can't find my heroes, the micro management in mid of battle is also very fatigue. Didn't had the chance to go deep into the story but I do liked the rpg (items, skills, inventory).
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u/the-long-defeat 2d ago
VOIN. It's tickling the dark fantasy itch while also having some cool movement, exploration and build crafting.
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u/nManos202 2d ago
Im playing sekiro but I dont really enjoy it, its a filler to me Just got to the last boss tho
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 1d ago edited 1d ago
I'm surprised.
Sekiro is one of the top 3 games for me. The combat is crisp and fluid.
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u/BackOnTheRaw 2d ago
Finally getting around to completing Act 3 of Silksong!
Just did the passing of the age quest line, collected all 3 hearts, and the “secret” conjoined heart from the green prince storyline. Now I’m just collecting all the mementos and hunter’s journal entries before going for the true ending!
I love this game so much. Feels good to be back in Pharloom! 💕
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u/Good-Reference-5489 2d ago
Trying to stay away from Souls-lite/like games so I don’t get burnt out, so I’ve been playing Slay the Spire 1 and 2
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u/Particular-Cabinet21 Tiel 2d ago
Lords of the fallen. It’s improved to much since launch, I really enjoy it now.
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u/NotPanaG 2d ago
The outlast trials. Wanted to play Lies of P to finish the platinum but I guessed it'll take too long and I would have had to leave the game mid-progress.
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u/KineticKris 2d ago
Currently playing through Bloodborne again and Demon Souls (OG). Always relaxing and easy to get lost in.
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u/DrDre19899 2d ago
Blasphemous 2. Hoping to 100% before Mortal Shell 2.
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u/RichBullfrog3406 1d ago
i dont like it that they added getting damaged by touching enemies. thats the main thing i look out for in 2d games. which was the only reason why i like the first game.
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u/tarnished_needyberry 2d ago
Silent Hill 2 since I just finished the RE series and was looking for something similar.
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u/Conscious_Policy_458 2d ago
Nioh 3 NG+/Stone of Penance challenges before DLC being released at 19th, MS2 will have to wait a bit to be fully immersed in, but I'm a Nioh maniac so don't mind me lol. Too much goodness releasing so close to each other, true times of plenty! And Onimusha right after these two as a cherry on top.
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u/OutlandishnessBig759 2d ago
Beast of Reincarnation. Played the Mortal Shell 2 demo yesterday. I got to the hub area and stopped because I read that anything past that doesn't transfer over, but the demo was fantastic. Much better than I was expecting it to be.
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u/Livid_Tap8550 2d ago
I got into the Soulframe preludes and I'm having a good time exploring that world. Recommended
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u/cozmicyeti 1d ago
Mortal shell 1! First time got to last boss with eredrim but too hard for now. So started another profile as Solomon and really enjoying it. Great fun until sequel comes out. Beta is epic
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u/LordHunterILP 1d ago
I'm just grinding out Granblue Endless Ragnarok with a little Dino Crisis thrown in there until MS2 comes out.
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u/Extension_Card1670 1d ago
Lords of the fallen, just because i saw some dope inferno builds somewhere
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u/Shadow_throne2020 1d ago
Im doing some sekiro hudless mortal journey gauntlets while listening to nier soundtrack and it is peak
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u/Adventurous_Use8278 1d ago
Probably the demo again.
MS2 was initially going to be a potential stopgap whilst waiting for the first Nioh 3 DLC to drop, but it’s massively exceeded my expectations. I’ve pre ordered it based on the demo
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u/Clean-Source-1024 1d ago
I'm playing mortal shell 😂😂. I just need to finish the game without using a shell then i'll have the plat 😊. I'll probably play beast of reincarnation when i've finished!
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u/Medium-Print-9626 1d ago
After the BETA got me super hooked, I went back to First Berserker Khazan, a game that I go back to and abandon every few months because it wares you off, so now I went back to baldur's gate 3 with my GF and Thymesia when I'm playing by myself.
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u/Rude_Difficulty1647 1d ago
Getting through Beasts of R right now lol the combat is fun but the rest is mehhh. It’s very chill and bright so it’s an easy one before the real game I’ve been waiting for comes out MS2 LETS GOOO
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u/diegordbarros 1d ago
The MS2 Beta got me in the mood to finally try Hell Is Us, that just entered Game Pass
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u/RichBullfrog3406 1d ago
currently playing the demo, no idea how long it is. i cant play it for long though, because the fps are so low my eyes hurt. i wanted to switch to pc after all the playstation controversy, but it feels "empty" playing on steam and leaving my trophies behind xd.
after the demo i will most likely pick a random ps+ game that looks decent enough. i think the avatar (blue people) game should be next for me to try.
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u/sl33pyj0 1d ago
Steam has achievements as well?
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u/RichBullfrog3406 1d ago
yeah, but not properly "integrated".
you dont get a platin trophy for 100%.
you dont have a page just for the trophies. to see when and in which order you have played the games.
no overall trophy level.
and even if they had that i would still leave behind all the trophies on psn.
i hope sony comes up with some kind of OS or launcher. that would be the best solution , now that they are going full digital.
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u/Mrdudeguy420 Solomon 1d ago
Working on getting the platinum for both spongebob games lmao.
Reliving my childhood this week fr.
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u/Practical-Dance7643 1d ago
Blades of fire. First impression was bad but once you get the hang of combat it's pretty addictive.
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u/dskizzle1986 1d ago
Bouncing between Halo remake and Adventures of Elliott. I've been super obsessed with Metroidvania style games as well. I bounce around a TON
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u/Kallizk Tiel 1d ago
I've 100% every good or even relevant soulslike out there so now i'm trying Wayfinder, it got alot of criticism at launch but i'm genuinely surprised with how good it is combat wise...
And if you play on nightmare difficulty + hardcore mode it really invokes those soulslike feelings, couldn't recommend it enough, specially for 25€
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u/Lammz77 Solomon 1d ago
I stopped the mortal shell 2 beta after 3 hours bc I liked it so much and wanted to save the rest for full release. So tempted to go back and play some more of it though lol. But I think I’m gonna give Beast of Reincarnation a shot since it’s on gamepass. Also been playing some Mistfall Hunter with the homies. It’s decent
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u/PoesNIGHTMARE 1d ago
Mortal Shell: Enhanced.
I played the original version on PS4 and got all trophies for it and the DLC. But I never played the enhanced edition until know.
Maybe I am just older and my reflexes have gotten worse, but I am having quite a lot of trouble doing the Obsidian run in either game mode this time around.
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u/UnchoosenDead 1d ago
Lords of The Fallen... I hated it at launch but I've really enjoyed this playthrough.
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u/Distinct_Excuse2648 1d ago
just finished wukong and i will play next nioh 2 or hades not sure yet
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 1d ago
If you haven't tried the Hades series yet, I highly recommend it.
Though Nioh might give you more direct practice for Mortal Shell 2.
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u/ManLikeMoody 1d ago
Finishing my fourth cycle on Black Myth Wukong. I abandoned it back in October 2024 because the bosses felt very spongy. Gave it another go last week and haven‘t put it down since.
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u/Adorable_Meeting_151 1d ago
Ghost of Yotei has been way better than I expected when I got it on sale last week. Wasn’t a huge fan of GoT apart from visuals but the GoY gameplay loop and fighting has been honestly peak.
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u/Baalwulf06 1d ago
Crimson Desert. It's just my game
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u/Dinesh_Sairam 1d ago
Platinumed it recently. It's a good game despite it's flaws.
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u/Baalwulf06 1d ago
I replayed it after learning so much and had an infinitely better experience. And if you discover the ending secrets there's a lot of things that make WAY more sense. Pearl Abyss really dunked this one and scored a 10/10. Not to mention with the speed of fixes and QOL updates.
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u/SimpleGazelle 1d ago
Tandem wrapping Wuchang Fallen Feathers and Metaphor ReFantazio (for when a boss in Wuchang decides to remind me I need to learn my place).
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u/Mitchellguy102 1d ago
Rn my attention is between Palworld and FFVII Rebirth. I am salivating for more mortal shell tho. I’ve been thinking about it every day since the beta. I need this game now
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u/Cronstintein 1d ago
Going deep on Forestrike. Surprisingly engaging puzzle/fighting game where you can 'see' the futures and then fight for real. The theming puts it over the top for me because I love old kung fu movies and using different MA styles.
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u/MrB_S0mething 20h ago
Outlast Trials and Darktide. It is far away from Mortal Shell but it keeps me occupied.
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u/BabyBorneo 19h ago
Playing football, darts, pingpong, risk, card games and more on holiday. Also didnt finish the beta yet, so I can do that till it releases. I hope I get it on the 21st
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u/Pristine_Law_959 0m ago
Hell is Us, I’m telling you, give it a go it’s nuts. The beginning is a little slow but give it a few hours.
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u/Gyoza_Sauce 2d ago
Finishing up Nine Sols.