First-person Soulslikes is somewhat uncharted territory, but developer One More Level, who was behind the first-person platfomer Ghostrunner, are paving the way with Valor Mortis. You play as William, a soldier under Napoleon in 19th-century France. After dying for his country, William is brought back with strange new powers from a plague that is overtaking the country.
Like most Soulslikes, much of the gameplay revolves around combat. William has a rapier, a firearm, plus supernatural abilities like fire. You must parry, block, and dodge, while managing your stamina. The combat is violent and difficult and demands precision and mastery as you hack and slash your way through Napoleon’s Eternal Guard and other once-human creatures that have been twisted by the plague. A skill tree helps you get better and environmental secrets encourage exploration as William tries to find out why he was resurrected.
Valor Mortis is out now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Check out the launch and cinematic trailers below:
YOU SERVED NAPOLEON.
YOU DIED FOR NAPOLEON.
YOU HAVE RISEN FOR NAPOLEON.
You are William, a soldier of the Grande Armée brought back from a battlefield grave. But the Europe you awaken to is not the one you sacrificed for. A mysterious plague now sweeps the continent, and you have been reborn with its corrupting power pulsing through your veins.
HARNESS CORRUPTED POWER
Each death is a chance to grow stronger. Master a combat system of parries, dashes, and visceral finishers across a variety of weapons. Channel your power to enhance attacks and unlock new supernatural abilities to inflict upon your enemies.
SECRETS LITTER THE BATTLEFIELD
Navigate a 19th-century alternate history where the costs of endless war have corrupted the landscape. Use your newfound mobility to outmaneuver the plague-ridden abominations of Napoleon’s Eternal Guard and uncover environmental secrets that may increase your chances of survival.
UNCOVER A HORRID CONSPIRACY
Witness a compelling story where historical figures and realities intertwine with elements of horror and the supernatural. Explore beyond the dark corners of the world to discover the truth behind the plague and your unholy resurrection.
