Valor Mortis

Valor Mortis is a first-person action soulslike developed by One More Level, the creators of Ghostrunner. Set in an alternate version of 19th-century Europe, the game combines challenging combat, exploration, supernatural abilities, and horror as a resurrected soldier of Napoleon's army searches for the truth behind a mysterious plague.

Valor Mortis Key Features

• First-person soulslike combat focused on timing, positioning, and careful use of offensive and defensive abilities.
• A variety of weapons supported by supernatural powers gained after the protagonist's resurrection.
• Parries, dashes, powerful finishers, and enhanced attacks that reward mastery of the combat system.
• An alternate-history setting inspired by 19th-century Europe and the Napoleonic Wars.
• Plague-ridden enemies, monstrous abominations, and the corrupted soldiers of Napoleon's Eternal Guard.
• New movement abilities that can be used during exploration and combat.
• Environmental secrets and optional discoveries that can improve the player's chances of survival.
• A dark story combining historical characters and events with horror and supernatural elements.

Gameplay

Valor Mortis approaches the soulslike formula from a first-person perspective. Combat revolves around learning enemy attacks and responding with well-timed parries, dashes, weapon strikes, and finishers. William can also channel the corrupting power within him to strengthen attacks and unlock supernatural abilities, giving players additional ways to deal with increasingly dangerous enemies.

Exploration is another important part of the experience. New movement abilities help players navigate the war-torn environment, evade threats, and reach hidden areas. Secrets scattered throughout the battlefield can provide useful discoveries, encouraging players to examine the world beyond the most direct route forward.

Story

You play as William, a soldier of Napoleon's Grande Armée who died in battle and has mysteriously risen from the grave. The Europe he returns to has been transformed by a strange plague, and the same corrupting force responsible for the devastation now flows through his body.

As William travels through this distorted version of history, he encounters plague-ridden creatures and the remnants of Napoleon's forces while searching for answers about his resurrection. Historical realities gradually become intertwined with supernatural horror as he uncovers a conspiracy threatening far more than the battlefield around him.

Graphics

Valor Mortis presents a dark interpretation of Napoleonic-era Europe shaped by endless warfare, disease, and supernatural corruption. Battlefields, ruined settlements, military architecture, and period-inspired equipment are contrasted with grotesque creatures and unnatural phenomena. The first-person perspective keeps both combat and exploration close to the action, reinforcing the game's oppressive and unsettling atmosphere.

Who will like Valor Mortis

• Players who enjoy challenging soulslike action games.
• Fans of first-person melee combat and timing-based defensive mechanics.
• Players interested in dark fantasy and supernatural horror.
• Fans of alternate-history settings and the Napoleonic era.
• Players who enjoy discovering secrets and exploring interconnected environments.
• Fans of One More Level and the fast, first-person action style associated with the Ghostrunner developers.
• Players looking for a single-player action RPG with demanding combat and a story-driven campaign.