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Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
FZ Play ser om Valor Mortis blir ett litet Waterloo ikväll
Valor Mortis, a first-person soulslike set during the Napoleonic Wars, was released last week for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. FZ Play will stream gameplay tonight at 7 PM, featuring streamer Wakkaah navigating the game's challenging combat and supernatural elements. The game features swordplay, firearms, and elemental powers, with a progression system similar to Dark Souls.
Valor Mortis review – a first person Soulslike with a Sharpe edge
Valor Mortis is a first-person Soulslike set during the Napoleonic Wars with zombies, developed by One More Level, known for Ghostrunner. While its storytelling is weak and the initial hours are tutorial-heavy, the combat is praised for its speed, variety of weapons, and satisfying boss battles. The game offers a unique blend of ranged and melee combat, parkour elements, and magic, making it an interesting, albeit slightly unpolished, take on the genre.
Valor Mortis Review – They’re Called Catalysts Now
Valor Mortis, developed by One More Level, attempts to distinguish itself in the crowded Soulslike genre by incorporating a first-person perspective and a Napoleonic Wars setting. While the game features fluid melee combat, a unique magic system, and engaging boss fights, it struggles with inconsistent difficulty spikes and a less impactful progression system compared to its contemporaries. Despite these issues, its innovative approach and solid gameplay mechanics make it a potentially good entry point for newcomers to the genre.
With exhilarating parkour and a thrilling sense of momentum, Valor Mortis is not your usual Soulslike - I just wish it wasn't so beholden to the genre that inspired it
Valor Mortis, from Ghostrunner developer One More Level, blends exhilarating parkour and fluid combat with traditional Soulslike elements, though it ultimately wishes to be more than just a genre imitator. While it features familiar mechanics like bonfires and corpse runs, its first-person parkour, gunplay, and momentum-based combat set it apart. Despite some predictable enemy design and a story that doesn't quite land, the game's core mechanics, level design, and boss encounters make for a highly entertaining experience.
Valor Mortis review - this Napoleonic first-person swordfighter is one of the freshest Soulslikes in years
Valor Mortis offers a fresh take on the Soulslike genre with its first-person perspective and Napoleonic setting, featuring a unique necro-blight mechanic. Developed by Lyrical Games and One More Level, the game successfully blends intense swordplay, parrying, and parkour elements, creating a challenging yet intimate combat experience.
Valor Mortis review: "First-person Souslike parrying feels clutch, but I need more for this to truly stand out"
Valor Mortis is a functional Soulslike with a first-person perspective and parry-focused combat, but it struggles to stand out in a crowded genre. While it features some charming writing and a fresh parkour element, its gameplay ideas have been done better elsewhere, and scripted parkour sequences are frustratingly bad. Technical issues like crashes and framerate drops were also present at launch.
Valor Mortis review: An ambitious European spin on Souls-like
Valor Mortis offers an ambitious take on the Souls-like genre, blending challenging combat with a unique dark fantasy setting inspired by the Napoleonic Wars. Developed by One More Level, the game successfully integrates elements from their previous work like Ghostrunner, featuring responsive movement and satisfying combat, though some aspects like dialogue pacing and enemy AI can be frustrating.
Valor Mortis-genomgång visar de olika grafiklägena på konsol
Valor Mortis, a first-person soulslike game, will launch tomorrow. Developer One More Level has released a video detailing the game's performance modes on consoles. Both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will feature Quality Mode (30 fps) and Performance Mode (60 fps), both targeting dynamic 4K. The Xbox Series S will also receive a 60 fps mode.
15 New Games Launching in October 2026
October 2026 is set to be a massive month for game releases, featuring 15 new titles across various genres and platforms. Highlights include anticipated sequels like Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside new entries in established franchises such as Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Final Fantasy Resonance. The month also offers a diverse range of experiences from puzzle adventures like Order of the Sinking Star to simulation titles like Planet Zoo 2 and action-packed shooters like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
There are so many games coming out in October you guys
October 2026 is packed with new game releases and updates across PC platforms, including highlights like Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Car Park Capital, and Valor Mortis. Major events such as LudoNarraCon, Brasil Game Show, and PAX Australia are also scheduled, alongside significant DLC and update drops for games like Enshrouded and Dragon's Dogma 2.
En videogenomgång av Valor Mortis – soulslike ur förstapersonsvy
Valor Mortis is an upcoming first-person soulslike game set in an alternate reality where players embody a former Napoleonic soldier with supernatural powers. The game features challenging combat with timed parries and numerous defeats, alongside melee and ranged weapons, and unique "amber" items that offer trade-offs. Developed by One More Level, known for the Ghostrunner series, Valor Mortis is set to release on October 13 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
New Dice Throne: Nexus Hero, Ghostrunner, Slips Past the Competition
Dice Throne: Nexus has revealed its latest playable hero, Ghostrunner, a character who travels between dimensions. This new addition expands the roster of the popular board game.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
GTA 6 has turned October into a new release bloodbath, but AA first-person soulslike Valor Mortis is hellbent on…
Lyrical Games is launching its first-person soulslike Valor Mortis on October 13th, facing a crowded release window dominated by Grand Theft Auto 6. CEO Blake Rochkind explained the company's strategy of pricing Valor Mortis at $40 to position it as an "and" game, allowing players to purchase it alongside more expensive blockbuster titles.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
"We probably need a few more Expedition 33s to just prove them wrong" – the maker of Valor Mortis on why publishers should have faith in AA
One More Level, the studio behind Ghostrunner, discusses the challenges of securing funding for AA games despite successes like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. After losing publisher Private Division, the studio found a new partner in Lyrical Games, a publisher focused on mid-tier titles, allowing them to maintain their team and quality for Valor Mortis.
15 Massive Gamescom 2026 Announcements That Could Steal the Show
Gamescom 2026 is set to feature major announcements from various publishers and developers, including Xbox, Nintendo, and Bandai Namco. Anticipated reveals include potential updates for Final Fantasy 7 Remake, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077, Metro 2039, and a rumored Xbox sequel.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 7: Steam Cyberpunk Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Cyberpunk Fest featuring discounts on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex games. Several storefronts like Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Humble Bundle are also offering significant sales on various games, with some titles available for free. Additionally, Ubisoft is celebrating 25 years of Ghost Recon with deep discounts and a free trial for Ghost Recon Wildlands.
