About this episodeThe host plays the first hour of Mortal Shell 2, comparing it favorably to First Berserker: Kaizen as a more a…AI summary
The host plays the first hour of Mortal Shell 2, comparing it favorably to First Berserker: Kaizen as a more accessible but still challenging Soulslike. The primary critique focuses on the camera system causing visibility issues in enclosed spaces, while the combat is praised for its parry-focused mechanics and lack of stamina management. The gameplay session highlights the struggle to locate specific items like the Battle Axe due to confusing level design and invisible walls.
Key takeaways 5
Combat Philosophy: The game is identified as a 'parry game' rather than a dodge game, with high posture damage from successful parries making it the preferred defensive mechanic over blocking or dodging.
Difficulty Comparison: The host notes that Mortal Shell 2 feels significantly easier and more forgiving than First Berserker: Kaizen, particularly regarding parry timing windows.
Camera Issues: A major criticism is the third-person camera getting stuck in walls and obstructing vision during combat, which the host describes as 'the worst thing to have for a game' because it creates artificial difficulty.
Stamina System: The game does not use a traditional stamina bar, allowing for continuous attacking without worrying about stamina depletion, though animation locking remains a constraint.
Weapon Mechanics: The host discovers that dual-wielding allows swapping between weapons and that specific weapons like the Battle Axe have unique movesets (e.g., jump attacks) that are highly effective.
Notable quotes 5AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“I feel like this might be a parry game cuz like if I'm already doing that much damage as a parry... This seems like it's a parry game.”
▶ 15:28Host analyzing combat mechanics after landing a successful parry.
“I think the camera in this game is horrible... That's my biggest criticism is the camera. I just hate games with bad cameras.”
▶ 2:33:50Host expressing frustration with camera angles getting stuck in walls during combat.
“The early part of the game, the first five hours are always the hardest for me... It doesn't matter what the game is because I just don't understand the way the game works. And then once I play the game more... the game is always easier.”
▶ 3:28:58Host reflecting on his learning curve and adaptation process in new video games.
“I genuinely think that it is the best greatsword like heavy combat gameplay in any Soulslike ever made and nothing else is even remotely close.”
▶ 2:30:02Host comparing First Berserker: Kaizen to Mortal Shell 2, noting Kaizen's superior combat feel despite being harder.
“It's just it the the camera angle is so annoying. I don't know why people design games that way. I feel like camera difficulties is like the worst thing to have for a game.”
▶ 3:30:05Host reiterating his frustration with visibility issues caused by level geometry.
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0:00Mortal Shell 2 Setup and Gameplay Prepchapter3
3:23Mortal Shell 2 Initial Settings and Pre-Game Config
4:51Configuring Key Bindings for Muscle Memory
6:20Lore of Fulgrim's Fall
7:34Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Cult Encounterchapter2
9:33Game Settings and Cult Ritual Discovery
11:20Harros Vessel Origin and Cult Encounter
13:43Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay Mechanics and Combatchapter2
15:14Parry Mechanics and Heavy Attack Damage
16:38Combat Mechanics and Settings
19:30Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay Mechanics and Explorationchapter1
22:14Poison Swamp and Permanent Pickup Items
25:15Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Mechanicschapter1
27:52Ranged Attacks and No Stamina Mechanics
31:37Exploring Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Combatchapter1
34:23Initial Gameplay Impressions and Combat Mechanics
37:50Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Mechanicschapter2
41:02Keybinds and Gameplay Mechanics
43:15Shell Mechanics and Gameplay Discussion
46:04Exploring Marrow Keep and Shell Customizationchapter1
47:57Meeting Zerell and Customizing Shells
50:40Mortal Shell 2 Tutorial and Mechanicschapter1
53:51Vendor Interaction and Weapon Upgrade Discussion
55:41Mortal Shell 2 Initial Gameplay and Controlschapter2
56:47Struggling with Movement Controls
58:55Currency Cleansing and Combat Mechanics
1:01:22Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay Struggles and Mechanicschapter3
1:03:48Mushroom Trading and Boss Fight
1:05:52Combat Mechanics and Shell System Confusion
1:10:25Parry Posture Damage Mechanics
1:13:40Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Mechanicschapter1
1:16:25Parry Mechanics and Difficulty Comparison
1:20:08Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Shell Mechanicschapter1
1:23:20Exploring Map and Shell Mechanics
1:26:57Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Offering Mechanicschapter1
1:29:18Solving Offering Puzzle and Leveling Up
1:33:50Combat struggles and boss fightchapter2
1:35:59Weapon frustration and boss encounter
1:38:45Post-boss loot collection and item purchase
1:40:52Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay Exploration and Mechanicschapter2
1:43:55Combat Encounters and Environmental Puzzles
1:45:44Learning Mechanics and Invisible Walls
1:48:49Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Mechanicschapter1
1:52:02Exploring Void Enemies and Night Gates
1:55:42Solving pressure plate puzzles and dual wieldingchapter1
1:58:39Navigating puzzles and weapon upgrades
2:01:52Weapon Testing and Camera Frustrationschapter2
2:04:43Camera Navigation and Immersion Mode Issues
2:08:35Camera Issues and Item Retrieval
2:11:24Mortal Shell 2 Combat Struggles and Deathchapter1
2:17:25Combat Frustration and Healing Mechanics
2:19:46Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay Struggles and Tipschapter2
2:22:20Weapon Assessment and Path Encounters
2:24:15Combat Issues and Blind Play Strategy
2:27:39Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Camera Critiquechapter3
2:31:44Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay Impressions
2:33:42Camera Issues and Difficulty Design
2:35:18Camera Mechanics and Parry Gameplay
2:37:45Mortal Shell 2 Combat and Proxima Gameplaychapter2
2:40:31Combat Acclimation and Gun Mechanics
2:42:27Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Character Selection
2:47:00Testing Thief Class Abilities and Combat Mechanicschapter4
2:49:37Combat Struggles and Bio Sampler Usage
2:52:02Exploring New Areas and Enemies
2:54:07Combat Stress and Loot Acquisition
2:56:10Struggling with Parrying and Mastering Dodging
2:58:19Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Mechanicschapter1
3:01:01Exploring Gameplay Mechanics and Gloom
3:04:19Combat struggles and Dark Souls comparisonchapter2
3:07:12Struggling with multiple enemies
3:09:19Combat difficulty and Dark Souls comparison
3:11:11Frustrating Battle Axe Hunt and Combat Struggleschapter1
3:13:58Battle Axe Search and Combat Frustration
3:16:48Struggling with Boss Fights and Navigationchapter3
3:20:05Exploring Dark Area and Encountering Boss
3:22:40Frustration with Fast Enemy Reactions
3:25:33Boss Fight Frustration and Wall Clipping
3:28:42Struggling with Game Mechanics and Camerachapter2
3:30:51Frustration with Combat and AFK Deaths
3:33:22Tactical Delays and Item Management
3:36:24Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay Frustration and Explorationchapter3
3:38:30Game Difficulty and Shell Mechanics
3:40:08Axe Hunt and Wall Glitch Frustration
3:42:50Deserted Mine Struggle and Boss Defeat
3:47:33Gameplay Frustrations and Loot Discoverychapter1
3:50:53Loot Acquisition and Combat Struggles
3:53:24Gummy Snacks and Game Explorationchapter1
3:55:43Barkeep Interaction and Gummy Bear Conflict
3:58:08Mortal Shell 2 Map Navigation and Combat Struggleschapter3
3:59:59Locating Map and Game Impressions
4:02:55Combat Mechanics and Wall Navigation Frustrations
4:06:13Battle Axe Hunt and Poison Combat
4:08:51Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Air Filter Discussionchapter2
4:11:13Air Filter Shopping and Boss Encounter
4:13:26Game Victory and Air Filter Purchase Decision
4:15:12Comparing Beef and Pork Jerky Tasteschapter1
4:18:05Rating Beef Jerky Quality
4:21:25Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Air Filter Discussionchapter1
4:24:47Axe Discovery and Hot Pot Tweet
4:27:10Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Axe Acquisitionchapter1
4:29:40Navigating Pressure Plates and Finding the Axe
4:33:43Testing Axe Combat and Stream Announcementchapter1
4:37:26Locating Devatra Heart and Stream Plans
4:41:17Mortal Shell 2 Boss Fight and Crusader Knight Progressionchapter1
4:46:10Crusader Knight Abilities and Navigation
4:47:50Mortal Shell 2 Gameplay and Stream Wrap-upchapter1
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