In addition to several other unique mechanics, players can expect a sharp execution of the other Souls trappings: parries and ripostes, bombastic boss fights demanding sensitive timing, and a decrepit, moldering world begging for a savior. Players begin life in Mortal Shell as an overly tender slab of beef jerky but inhabit several different bodies, or “shells,” that have unique play styles and capabilities over the course of their venture.
One major facet that sets it apart is in the name - Shells. However, that isn’t to say it’s without its own distinct identity and nuances. It’s likely safe to dub Mortal Shell as the most souls-like of the Souls-likes, as the majority of the core gameplay elements are going to be immediately and intimately familiar to those steeped in FromSoftware’s iconic catalog. It’s a delightful indie jaunt that’s well worth killing a few hours for. Progressing through the levels will unlock a bevy of interesting implements of spider destruction. Players are confronted with increasingly complex extermination scenarios involving zany physics - spiders can hide beneath every nook and cranny, and keeping track of the various bits of furniture and decor you’ll overturn in pursuit of your arachnid adversaries is likely more pressing than the spiders themselves. Cast as a humble homeowner, the game tasks you with one fairly straightforward goal - kill the spiders infesting your abode by any means necessary. You can kill spiders with a lot of different things, really, and Kill It With Fire showcases a whole gamut of spider extermination methods. At no point are players prodded to advance the storyline, they’re free to live as they please as they eke out a living selling turnips, raising goats, hatching dinosaur eggs, and bashing slimes. But one of the best parts of Stardew is easily the relaxed sense of progression. Players grow crops, find romance, assist the locals with their various problems, dive into the mines to fight monsters and liberate riches, and more over the course of their stay in the Valley. With dashes of dating sim and retro action-RPG thrown into the mix and sealed up in a charming 16-bit aesthetic, SDV tasks players with moving out to the countryside to restore their grandfather’s farm after inheriting it - as one does in a farming sim. That’s quite a statement when discussing farming sims, but really, it’s so much more than that. Stardew Valley is easily one of the most zen experiences to be had in its genre.
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