Something I discovered by accident, is that Photo Mode doesn't appear to have any limit with how far the camera can move from the character. So you can pretty much use it to scout the map.

I'm super experienced in DS but holy fuck is Mortal Shell absolutely kicking me in the head. I absolutely love the game even though I'm still in the first area. It gives me a challenge and I love it.

I never took a left and saw the shell and I went through a quarter of the game and two bosses getting one shot by everything and being really confused until I got frustrated in the eternal area with the hitscan fire arrow guys and I died within seconds of them being on screen so I looked up a guide and wanted to hurl myself out of my window.

8 months later and it is still useful. I didn’t know where to go in the beginning and I was always dying because I was out of heal. Thank you so much

This video made me feel comfortable actually playing the game. Thank you. I bought it day one but never got into it because I was so confused.

1. Running Heavy attack 2. TURN TO STONE 3. Run away 4. Rinse and Repeat

I almost gave up on this game, but that was because I ran past the 1st armor. I played and played and kept dying from 1 hit. I wanted souls game to play badly that I stuck with it. I found my first body/armor and everything seemed sooo much easier. I honestly don't know how you were able to explain this game, but it was fabulous!!

Like many people I just got the same free on PSN after just playing through bloodborne again, was having a lot of trouble. Going to be putting these tips to use soon! Thanks!

I came to watch this after completing the first temple thinking I was still severely under-knowledged for this game. This made me realize the game did a pretty decent job teaching me this stuff as I actually knew all of the tips here. My only point of frustration was when I accidentally found that shell with crazy stamina and suddenly I just kept dying to everything. Once I stumbled on to the Solomon shell the game suddenly became manageable again. Don’t ask how I found that one first… I just explore obsessively and didn’t even realize there was the home base at this point. So I just kept respawning at the beginning of the game. It was a nightmare 😂

Very helpful! This was my first game like this to play and even though it’s frustrating at times, I’m still really enjoying it. It’s rewarding when you do accomplish something because it doesn’t come easy like most games. Awesome work!

These were some solid advices! Well done Ian! 👍

Love the vid, and loved the stream the other day! Would be awesome to see the full game played by Ian.

Absolutely fantastic video. Succinct, mentions everything you need to know without being confusing or spoiling much of anything, really helps newbies. I'm ready to start.

Great advice. Was expecting to see the rest of the shells but still good

Boss thank you for the help, I almost gave up on this game, but I love the way it looks and sounds 👌!! Great video!!

Thank you so much! I had no idea what I was doing or how to be better and this video helped me out so much

Thanks - great tips, just enough to get pointed in the right direction 👍

This is super helpful. I decided that, though I tend to suck at most soulslike games, I wanted to try Mortal Shell and see if I can do it and though I'm having trouble with the timing using the harden ability, I'm not finding it as frustrating as I usually get with games where dying over and over is to be expected. Hopefully, I'll have the patience to persist with this one.

Very helpful! Thanks for the tips.

There is something about this review that makes me feel nostalgic. How i scoured through guides on the internet to beat dark souls 1 and now i see a thing in the same tone. Thanks Eurogamer very cool.

Lovely video, I am completely new and kept getting pulverized. Thank you for the helpful information.

Thanks so much! Really helpful.

Man, I bought this game about 8 months ago and am starting it tomorrow morning. I’m so excited! I recently spoke to my cousin who loves this game but became stuck. I searched for videos, and this very helpful one is the video I watched. Thank you so, so much! I can’t wait until tomorrow and I’ll share my findings with my cousin. Much love.

Great video very helpful thank you!

This just came on game pass so I tried it, died more times than I can count and nearly gave up but oddly enough I found the best shell/body for me as a newbie was eridrim the tank. He has the least stamina but having to conserve the energy made me slow down my pace and forced me to fight smarter and the massive health really helps to learn without dying quick. As solomon I would get into the habit of rolling too much and be out of stamina getting killed. Plus you can run to his shell pretty quickly and get it.

I was litteraly in the same boat as you.... I've beaten every fromsoft title since demon's souls on ps3 yet when I played this game it just felt awful... I loved the look it has and love and atmosphere and all the nods to ds1 but the damn combat just ruined it for me.... Then the new mortal shell version came out and decided what the hell, I'll give it another go. Watched your guide and it helped immensely and it all started to click..... So tysm! Awesome and underrated guide!

Played all FromSoft games, have a Bloodborne platinum, and finally took a plunge on MS yesterday cause I need something to occupy me until Elden Ring. Really like it so far. Not doing as bad as I thought reading the comments. Main thing is just like dark souls, fight one enemy at a time.

This video was incredibly helpful. Ty

Hey I subscribed because thia video was super helpful and i appreciate it

Briliant stuff!

Decided to give this a shot since I'm new to Souls style games. Thank you this video.

Great video. I was the exact same as you --- tried the game and after getting mauled for half an hour gave up on it. Came back once the PS5 upgrade came out and am giving it a go again. Thanks for making the helpful video!

Rhanks that was quite helpful 🤜🏻🤛🏻🙏🙏🙏

Tks Man, great video

I just got this game for free on my PS plus for December. So this video will come in very handy for a newbie like me. Thank you for this very informative video!!

this game is awesome! I'm playing it right now on PC Game Pass! thanks for the tips!

Such a sick , sick game. But if you go into it never playing it or playing games like it then damn… it is solid. But it’s art style is crazy and everything fits so nicely. I went into it not having high expectations tbh.. just thought it was gunna one of those empty games but was knocked back with how brutal it is . Really enjoying the game and it’s dark style.

I put 3 hours into this game having 100% completed all three souls games and I was humbled by the no true heals and minimal dodge ability. I also spend half of that time without a shell because i didn’t know about it… 😅 and the other half I spend running down one path thinking it would take me to a bonfire or something… it was only until the last 15 mins I found all the NPCS and I was too frustrated and tired to move on. I’ll try it more today because of this video 😊

Superb video. Well done, sir!

Amazing review Sir

Thanks for this video I have some hope on the game now

Just started this game, man there bossed are hard but love it so far. Reminds of proper old school games

I needed this, it's literally the only souls like game that has given me a hard time

great stuff

this guid awserd all my questions thnx.

The cat dances too!! When you play the lute by it

Great help! Could have done with this as a in game tutorial lol. Would have made it more fun rather than overwhelming 😂

“dying with no idea where I left my body.” This made me chuckle

Because of Epic Games Free game promo, I got the game yesterday. Couldn't believe that Grisha is recommended for experienced players, but I manage to down it after 10+ attempts, AND while using the beginner shell. Nice.

Thank you...been ripping my hair out. Played all three Dark Souls and Bloodborne. This one makes me want to scream.

Thanks mate

I was a perry master on dark souls. Can't do it on this game. The combat feels really clunky. Thanks for the video mate

I was just thinking "with that red color the scholar shell looks a lot like the armor Gary Oldman was wearing in Bran Stoker's Dracula" then I saw how when you unlocked said The Count and I was like "huh."

Thank you

Okay. You explained really well that this will be frustrating for me. On to the new game i go 👋

I notice that if you play music close to the cat he will move he’s head to the music. And thank you for the video, I really needed

This video is really helpful I watched it after I beat the martyr before I ever got to the tower Edit: also when taking a weapon is there a way to quickly change your weapon back to other weapons you’ve found

100% Elden ring. Looking for another challenge. Thanks for this upload still useful till this day.

Only ever had a small go at one of the dark souls games so this type of gameplay is new to me and holy crap I spent at least two hours getting sent back to the opening of that first cave... After that I began biding time with enemies and memorising their attacks. I'm so glad I watched this because after wandering fall grim and scratching my head I finally ended up in one of the dungeons without ever entering the tower so will definitely be heading out of the dungeon now... Also like the little tip about playing the frog the lute to change your shell shade, thanks 👍

Haha I had no idea about the frog changing your appearance shader I saw him from a distance and decided not to go up to him until later I figured it was a mini boss or something lol

You can also play the lute to the cat's merchant. It will make the cat vibe to the music you play

Upgraded Edition is on PlayStation premium , gonna give this a try , thanks for the video 👍

Watching this in 2021.. I just got this game 2 days ago, I love the game, I'm really good at it suprisingly, and I really love the gameplay! Thanks for the tips but I knew half of them Lmao

I'm sure many others have said this but It just amazes me that this game was made by a team of only 15 devs.

got it free with ps+. i just started playing and wow..its pretty challenging,but fun. im liking it..gotta get the hang of the controls a bit.

Very thorough, thank you.

Good video.

Man I might have to redownload this. I don't know what the enhanced edition is but I definitely enjoyed beating it a couple of 3 or 4 times lol

12:21 had me dying lmao! 😂

TY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thta's correct. A gammer in the beginning of the game will feel totally lost. I myself just didn't dropped it completelly thanks to spoilers because I had no idea what what the objective of the game! Then I started to like it and did it all the way up to the end.

Gamepass comes in clutch again 🙌

Amazing video! Thank you for the tips I was getting my ass handed to me lol

Mortal shell was my first souls-game. And I thought I gonna get bored if I die everytime but (not to brag) turns out I'm kinda good at it like first-try some of the bosses in my first playthrough. U gotta admit i love the not holding your hand storytelling and I wish more games other than souls-game adapt this kinda thing or at least make it an option. What I love about mortal shell is the horror ambient and interesting level design. Really mysterious and horror. Gonna try Bloodborne next

I definitely need help with this one.

Underrate game, also super short.. shame.. would love for some more.

So thanks to thus guide, I found out that you can heal, buy things and parry. Would've been useful before the ice slave boss thing

This is my first soulslike and I’m getting dark souls 3 and I find it quite interesting, but the difficulty is really new to me

are we getting this edition today or just the standard one (ps plus December)

Oh my god thank you the first I did because I thought there was gonna be a boss in there was not go to fallgrim tower and instead go to gore the giant frog.

The get hard joke got me 😂

3:12 Only issue I have with the game is the incredibly odd combo timing, sometimes movement can cancel the combo... I think? Usually on heavies it kinda works. I know the light attack of the hallowed sword has a long recovery animation that can be canceled very early, like over a second long so it's hard to tell when you can get the starting heavy thrust by pressing heavy or the mordhau (holding sword by the blade) strike. Usually not a problem if you light then heavy because the second heavy is almost as far reaching.

Good vid, I was lost, now I'm found

Platinumed all fromsoft games, going to dive into this before elden ring

@ 14:21 it shows a enemy triggering a bear trap, I'm guessing these traps can also hurt the player as well if you go over it, is that correct? Is the player able to place these traps down or are they already there?

Did you notice, also the Cat headbangs wegen playing the guitar Thing

Great, shell shocked by the chain ads that happen under 3mins..nice

The lute is also used to unlock a secret ending where you decide to become a bandit, which is very fun.

first playthrough I arriveed at the entrance of the first martyr and completeely misseed the hub area. Was a bit confused with sester randomly appearing

I bought this game yesterday without watching anything about it. After I started playing it I directly ran to the old castle because it looked cool and discovered there the long sword from one of the bosses(which I didn't know it was on lol) and ran to him and fought him to get it

Hard as a rock

For anyone getting started and loves the hallowed sword, yes it's probably the best of the 4 for boss fights, here's a little combat combo tip: LIGHT hit, HEAVY hit, HEAVY hit, SPRINT HEAVY hit. the last sprint heavy hit is optional but cuts thru the animation of the whole repel moment.

The huge frog. Do u play any song. Or have to feed him stuff aswell?

If you have the virtuous cycle dlc, you can unlock all weapons and shells to unlock hadern and his weapon, the axatana. It has a dual blades mode, and an axe mode. Press LB+RB (or L1+R1 if you are on ps) to switch modes. You don't need to find the resolve ability for it, as it is already unlocked when you get it. Press LT+RT (or L2+R2 if on ps) to use your resolve ability. Hadern is the most balanced character in the game, having health not as high as Eredrim, but higher than every other shell. Same with stamina, not as high as Tiel, but higher than everyone else's stamina. He can also use one of every Shell's upgrades. Hadern is a jack of all trades, so if you get the dlc, make sure to get hadern. HOW TO UNLOCK: Once you obtain all weapons and shells, go to fallgrim tower, go upstairs and at the weapons section, you will see hadern. Talk to him and he will ask you if you want to glimpse one last time. Press yes and a boss battle will begin. Hadern has the axatana, and he has two phases. A dual blades phase, and an axe phase. Defeating Hadern will result in him sinking in the water, and a tombstone will appear. Interact with it and you will unlock Hadern. Once back in fallgrim tower, speak to hadern again to unlock his blades. Speaking to him again will open hadern's shop, containing his Effigy, Weapon summon, and the clockwork lute. Hope this helps!

First time I opened this game, roughly after 15-30 minutes of struggle I gave up (even though I already had some experience with souls like games as I've already finished Elden Ring and DS2). Few weeks later I gave it another try and after another 30 minutes I gave up again. Third try is a charm and few weeks later I tried again... something clicked, I wouldn't move from PC for the whole day and completed the game in one go. Mortal Shell is a blast of a game, with an amazing potential. I hope they release MS2 one day, with a much bigger world and with some additional improvements. Also would be nice if the world wasn't completely the same except for the 3 boss areas, but I understand it was part of the lore. Shifting Archives were jaw dropping, so many times I've stopped just to enjoy the scenery. My only complaint would be the difficulty - it starts off extremely hard, but after couple of hours it just feels too easy for a souls like game. As far as I recall I haven't even died to any of the main bosses even once... and I'm an ok'ish gamer without any special skills. For comparison Elden Beast took me 50-100 attempts. There is something magical in the satisfaction after these highly difficult fights, learning the move sets, slowly improving and finally achieving the goal by slaughtering those happy napkins. I missed that feeling in MS.

I forgot to mention, To dodge nonstop is so op because literally nothing can even hit you LOL

Felix speaking Italian makes me laugh so hard even when his pronunciation is on points

How I have the parry item without going to that part of the tower? I'm confused. I talk with my sister and then get into a body of my choice and play. There is a lot I need to learn I see. Oh and btw I'm playing Tiel with the 2 weapons. Good damage and agility but fragile. I don't like the stiffness of the other classes. Thanks for the video!!! Very useful!

Spoliers!!!!! I don’t know if you’ll see this or not but I’ve collected the first two suits the the long sword and got all the way till I have to fight that ice dude and drink at nectar but never defeated him because I died after he reincarnated himself and I was taking a break watching this and I’m wondering if im doing something wrong I walked past all of the enemies in the castle and in the cemetery lol am I missing anything or should I go back and try to kill him and I did go and talk to that lady at all the locations I think so far and collected that piece of metal from that dragon bird dude.

I'm convinced after a few hours of aimlessly wondering and dying that only masochists go long enough to beat this game. Like I enjoy it....but sweet Alaskan asparagus tips I hate it