First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis Blends Parkour and Plague Zombies
Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike from Ghostrunner developers, immerses players in an alternate Napoleonic era. The game combines challenging melee and ranged combat with fluid parkour mechanics. Despite a rough start in early demos, the title shows significant promise for its October 2026 release.
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Valor Mortis Hands-on Preview - Plague zombie parkour
Valor Mortis is a first-person Soulslike from the creators of Ghostrunner, featuring a gritty Napoleonic Wars setting with plague zombies and parkour elements. Hands-on preview reveals challenging but fair combat with satisfying melee and ranged options, alongside satisfying parkour mechanics. The game is set for release on October 13, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Valor Mortis shows a lot of promise, despite a very rough start
Valor Mortis, the upcoming first-person Soulslike from Ghostrunner developer One More Level, shows significant promise despite a rough initial impression. While the early demo segment felt underwhelming and overly familiar, a later section revealed more engaging level design, varied combat, and intriguing narrative elements. The game is set in Napoleonic France and features a blend of traditional Soulslike mechanics with unique twists, hinting at a deeper experience than its opening suggests.
Valor Mortis is the first soulslike I've immediately enjoyed, and not just because it's in first-person
Valor Mortis is a new soulslike game that distinguishes itself with a first-person perspective, blending traditional soulslike mechanics with first-person shooter elements. Developed by One More Level, known for the Ghostrunner series, the game aims to offer a unique and fluid combat experience set in an alternate Napoleonic era. Director Radosław Ratusznik highlighted the freedom of choice in combat and the developer's experience in creating fast-paced, fluid gameplay.
Nothing about Valor Mortis' Steam Next Fest demo should work for me, but the first-person Soulslike zombie combat…
Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike zombie combat game from developer One More Level, impressed during its Steam Next Fest demo despite initial skepticism. The game features slick combat mechanics and a unique alternate 19th-century France setting where players fight reanimated soldiers under Napoleon Bonaparte.
Valor Mortis Preview – Parry for Your Emperor
Valor Mortis is a first-person Souls-like game from One More Level, featuring precise combat that balances parrying and dodging with sword and gunplay. Set in 19th Century Europe, players contend with infected soldiers and explore a decaying world. The game is scheduled for release on October 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Valor Mortis' acrobatic new demo makes me want to believe it's a soulslike prequel to Ghostrunner
The new demo for Valor Mortis, a Napoleonic first-person soulslike from Ghostrunner developers One More Level, introduces acrobatic movement and wallrunning alongside its tense, close-quarters saber combat. The game is set to release on September 24th, 2026, and features a distinct first-person perspective that enhances the feeling of facing imposing enemies. While the parkour elements feel somewhat separate from the core combat, they are reminiscent of One More Level's previous work on Ghostrunner.
Evening Previews
Valor Mortis is a Soulslike game set within Napoleon's army, where players will repeatedly die. This preview offers a glimpse into the game's mechanics and setting.
Valor Mortis Preview: A Soulslike Where You Die Again and Again in Napoleon’s Army
Valor Mortis is a first-person Soulslike game set within Napoleon's army, featuring a mysterious corruption and a protagonist named William. Despite unanswered questions about the narrative, the preview indicates a compelling experience that developer One More Level is crafting.