Tag: Lyrical Games
Review Valor Mortis (PS5) - Imperial Ambitions, Largely Realised
Short in a few places, but a titan where it counts
Valor Mortis is an exceedingly fresh take on the tired Soulslike genre. Its engaging first-person combat, grimdark Napoleonic setting, and impeccable level design make it a must-play for enthusiasts in an already busy gaming season, even if it does stumble in places. Developed by One More Level,...
News With the 'Quality, Fidelity, and Play Time' of a $70 PS5 Game, Valor Mortis Asks for $40
Recognises the competition for your cash
Valor Mortis team One More Level believes it's created a first-person Soulslike with the "quality, fidelity, and play time" of a full-priced PS5 release, so it's decided to price its upcoming game at $39.99 instead. In a statement posted to social media, the developer talks up the quality of Valor Mortis,...
News Several Big PS5 Games Have Gone Gold, Some Nearly Two Months Ahead of Launch
Ready when you are
The phrase "gone gold" doesn't mean all that much in the year 2026, but it still represents a significant milestone in a game's development — and three big PS5 titles have recently announced they've hit it. First up, Remedy Entertainment announced it reached gold status with Control Resonant a couple of days ago: The action...
News The First PS5 Game Delay Out of September 2026 Has Been Confirmed
Valor Mortis pushed back to October
It had to happen, and sure enough, it is: the first PS5 game delay out of September 2026 has been shared. Valor Mortis, from Ghostrunner developer One More Level, revealed less than a week ago it was releasing on 24th September 2026. That meant it would release on the same day as Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush,...
News First-Person Soulslike Valor Mortis Adds to PS5's September of Dread
You're already dead
The highly anticipated first-person Soulslike Valor Mortis is just another game you’ll have to contend with coming to the PS5 on 24th September. To put things into perspective: Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Hot Wheels: Infinite Rush are all currently scheduled to come out on the same day. That’s not to...
News Ghostrunner Dev Changes History for PS5 Souls-Like Valor Mortis
Releasing in 2026
After honing its craft in two fast-paced Ghostrunner games, developer One More Level is switching things up with its next effort, Valor Mortis. This is a first-person title set in an alternate history where you rise from the grave after serving Napoleon to fight monsters and unravel a humanity-threatening conspiracy. The studio is...
