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Review: Valor Mortis (PS5) - Imperial Ambitions, Largely Realised
Summary
Valor Mortis offers an exceedingly fresh take on the tired Soulslike genre. Its engaging first-person combat, grimdark Napoleonic setting, and impeccable level design make it a must-play for enthusiasts in an already busy gaming season, even if it stumbles in places. Developed by One More Level, the Polish studio behind Ghostrunner and Ghostrunner 2, players can expect explosive combat, vaguely terrifying platforming sections, and multi-phase boss fights. The review notes the game is short in a few places but a titan where it counts.
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