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Mortal Shell: The Virtuous Cycle

Cold Symmetry · Aug 18, 2021

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · PS4 · Xbox One

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The Virtuous Cycle is a game-altering roguelike expansion for the award winning Mortal Shell. Prove your resolve once more, foundling. A blackened sky will be your only certainty as you descend once again through an ever-shifting and never forgiving landscape. Adapt, salvage, invest, and enhance to escape this unending abyss.

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No critic reviews yet · Gamer 5.7

PlayStation 5

Critic 8.4 (1 critics) · No ratings yet

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Critic reviews

  • Gaming Bolt

    Matt Bianucci · Aug 27, 2021

    6.0
    With The Virtuous Cycle, Mortal Shell tosses its hat into the roguelite ring, and while it’s a great reason to come back for more Mortal Shell, its slow progression and lack of clear direction make it less of a fulfilling experience than the main campaign.
  • COGconnected

    Mark Steighner · Aug 26, 2021

    8.4
    Although as of this writing it is no longer a free download, The Virtuous Cycle is probably an easy to recommend purchase for fans of the base game. The new roguelike game mode is punishing fun (if that’s your thing) and the new Shell and weapon are a welcome addition to the arsenal. If you bounced off Mortal Shell due to its difficulty, this new DLC won’t change your mind, but it’s good news for most everyone who enjoys Cold Symmetry’s homage to Dark Souls.

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