Napoleonic Wars
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Valor Mortis is Out Now, Opening Cinematic Showcases Intense Story and Combat
Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike with parkour mechanics set in an alternate Napoleonic Wars world, is now available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features intense combat and a story-driven experience, with a major story DLC planned for 2027.
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.
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.
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.
Game’s Price Is Lower Because This Fall Is So Packed, Dev Admits
Developer One More Level and publisher Lyrical Games have priced Valor Mortis at $40 and made it available day-one on Xbox Game Pass to compete with a crowded fall release schedule. Lyrical Games boss Blake Rochkind stated the lower price allows the game to be an "and game" for consumers, while Game Pass provides reach to players who might not otherwise purchase it. The first-person souls-like set during the Napoleonic Wars will launch on October 13 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
"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.
Valor Mortis will now release in October, because September’s filled with GTA 6 dodgers
Lyrical Games and One More Level have delayed the release of their first-person Napoleonic Soulslike, Valor Mortis, to October 13th. This decision was made to avoid direct competition with the heavily stacked September release schedule, particularly Grand Theft Auto 6. The game features supernatural elements and a demo is currently available on Steam.
