This game looks INSANE..

Asmongold TV| 00:16:52|Apr 3, 2026
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Discusses the trailer's high view count and the audience excitement around the game.

Asmongold dives into a jaw-dropping Souls-like trailer, hype builds for Mortal Shell 2 with brutal combat, range builds, and a cinematic world that screams next-gen.

Summary

Asmongold greets a massively popular trailer with genuine enthusiasm, then breaks down what makes the game feel special: brutal, parry-heavy combat, layered abilities, and a world that borrows from Dark Souls while carving its own identity. He highlights inventive weapons like a bow gun and a shotgun pickup, plus how buffs and finisher animations elevate encounters. He notes the companion system, a boss arena vibe, and the way the game blends melee with ranged options, suggesting a wide array of play styles. The streamer nostalgically compares elements to Mortal Shell and Dark Souls, while marveling at the loading sequences and environmental storytelling. He also discusses platform strategy, pointing out that Epic exclusivity isn’t beneficial for players, and confirms the game will (likely) launch on Steam and Xbox alongside PS5. Throughout, Asmongold stays in “I’m hooked” mode, projecting personal excitement about a range-build playthrough and the potential depth of a game that looks “insane.”

Key Takeaways

  • The trailer showcases a parry-heavy, soulslike combat loop with finisher animations that feel fluid and impactful.
  • Weapons and buffs include a shotgun pickup, bow gun, and buffs that influence tactics mid-combat.
  • The game features a companion system (a feline) with implications for questing and emotional stakes.
  • Early gameplay hints at a large, multi-dimensional world with boss arenas and Dark Souls-like pacing.
  • ASMONGOLD expects a robust range-build option and confirms interest in ranged play styles.
  • Platform strategy is discussed: Epic exclusivity is seen as a disadvantage to players, with Steam/Xbox presence likely for launch.
  • Mortal Shell 2 is framed as a bigger, more ambitious follow-up that builds on the first game's concepts and aims for a 2026-2027 window.

Who Is This For?

Essential viewing for fans of Soulslike games, action RPG enthusiasts, and Asmongold’s community who want early impressions on Mortal Shell 2 and its anticipated systems (parries, ranged builds, and boss design).

Notable Quotes

"Damn. So, they're just actually going to show gameplay. Holy [ __ ] I'm going to be real."
Expresses genuine excitement about seeing actual gameplay in the trailer.
"This looks [ __ ] badass."
Comment on the visceral, stylish combat and visuals.
"I'm honestly I might think about using a range build in this game."
Spoils intent to experiment with ranged play styles.
"There's a trailer for it on Xbox. So, if it's on the Xbox channel, too, then I feel like that's probably not the case."
Touches on platform availability and cross-listing implications.
"I think this is awesome. So, it was an Epic exclusive for one year, but now they're going straight to Steam this time."
Notes on exclusivity strategy and future Steam release.

Questions This Video Answers

  • What make a Soulslike game feel new compared to Dark Souls and Elden Ring?
  • Will Mortal Shell 2 include a powerfully ranged build like a bow gun or magic spells?
  • Is Mortal Shell 2 coming to Steam, Xbox, and PS5 in 2026 or 2027?
  • How does parry timing influence boss fights in upcoming Soulslike titles?
  • Why do some games pursue Epic exclusivity, and is it worth it for players?
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Full Transcript
Okay, this one has 980,000 views and it came out a day ago. Wow, that's nuts. Yeah, this video is really popular. I didn't even know that. Oh my god. All right. Well, let's take a look at it. I'm stoked for this game. Yeah. Oh, I like this. I like this a lot. It spreads aspiring. Oh, a chainsaw manowering fuges to prolong its own existence. I'm going to be real. Like, you look at something like this, bro. Like, where is it? I mean, that like that's for me. That's a game like this. Yeah, I'm about this. This is crazy. Existence. Oh. Devoid of meaning. That's cool. That's why she made you to tread the unfound. This foul passenger. He's the poison in your mother's heart. Oh, sure. You must become the cure. Damn. So, they're just actually going to show gameplay. Holy [ __ ] I'm going to be real. Any game that just Here's the trailer for the game. It's the game. That's big to me. That's huge. Last time I played this. Yeah. these guys have a lot of health. For like entry level mobs, assuming this is the beginning of the game. Damn. What the Wait, what the [ __ ] just picked up a shotgun. What's in the box? Oh, that's cool. I like that. Oh, they're like uh like buffs. Yeah, this looks [ __ ] badass. This is so cool. I love it. What's this? A It's a dreadnot. It's like a dreadnot from uh like I was going to make a fat joke. Wait, is he actually going to roll off? So, like the parry allows you to do like a special finisher. Who goes there? Oh, wow. You look familiar. Yeah. Can you aid me? Mhm. I've been way laid. Uhoh. Leave me. It's my companion. A feline. He's gone. Damn. You got to get his cat. Please eat the cat. It's an endless misuse. Probably cuz he's hungry. I don't think I can. That looks badass. Back to R. I wonder how big this game's going to be. I remember the first game was kind of short. Wait, wait, wait. That's not something you just skip through though, right? That's not something you just kind of like, oh yeah, by the way. Like, hold up. Wait a minute. Wait, that that's you as a that's that's you as a sheep. That Okay. All right. Oh, damn. Damn. If he's been harmed, I I don't know what I'd do. Uh-oh. Keep an eye out, please. That looks like a boss arena. This reminds me of Dark Souls III a lot. What's next? You know what I mean? Like it's Dark Souls 3. You know, once I thought I'd find the eggs, the over. All on my own. But few remain and even fewer are unguarded. You got to talk to a bird. Oh. seems a little bit overpowered. damn. That's what I'm going to do right there. Yeah. Pull out that gun again. Pull out the bow gun. This [ __ ] looks hard. Wait, what the hell? One thing this game looks like is like it's a lot more than just hitting things. There's like a lot of other like secondary activities you have to do like uh parry. It looks like you have to use uh other spells. There's like ranged weapons, too. Looks like Dark Souls. No way. Okay, now we get a boss. You thought that's only a one-phase boss. It's a pretty weak boss. Oh, yeah. So, in the first game, you you would like you would embody a like a shell. That's like the whole idea of like mortal shell. And after you got killed, you would have like kind of a second life that was very weak that you could kill the thing that killed you and get your shell back. as I said, I play I played the first game. Sh. See you show. Oh, so I guess maybe if you get a a finisher. Oh. Oh, Jesus, bro. He stomped him out. Oh, that's like Dark Souls 2 Allen. Okay. It's crazy how like every single video game like this that comes out, I just play it. It's just every single one. Mhm. It's like I I have one thing I like. Game feels atmospheric. Yeah, it's good. Is this still the Yeah, this is the trailer for the game. It's literally just the game. Oh. Oh, fast. You've come far. Look. Damn. Damn. That looks [ __ ] awesome. That looks really [ __ ] good, dude. God damn. That's what it's about right there. Wow. You're nervous. You get used to it. Wait, it just throws you over there now. Go. What the [ __ ] That's a crazy loading screen. Damn, that's cool. That's really cool. I like that. Mhm. Secret of Mana. Oh, with the cannon. Yeah. Got him. I fire the urge. Dude, I'm going to play a range build in this game. Like, this is insane. Look at fast. Also, another thing is that they had somebody play the game that's good at the game that they can do all the perfect parries and they can do them at the right place to make the animation look even cooler. Like, that's a that's a big big thing. power sword. Ooh. Well, I was kind of impressed. Yeah, I'm honestly I might think about using a range build in this game. [ __ ] [ __ ] Harry. Oh, damn. Damn. Oh, good. Yeah. Yeah. This feels like a very parryheavy game. Damn, look at that. He didn't dodge. Show the animation. Yeah, obviously. Wasn't she at that ice protest? Yeah. Yeah. I I remember seeing this. Okay. All right. So, now she's in a game already. bro? Are you telling me that this fat [ __ ] is running around on a medieval [ __ ] uh wheelchair shooting? She's got her arm cut off. It's replaced with a cannon and it shoots fetuses at the bot at the player and then the player can blow the fetuses up in the middle of the uh of the animation and they blow up in the blood in the middle of the stream. God damn. Look, look. Literally shooting a That's good. I like that. Mortal Shell 2. When's it come out? When's it out? What day? Wishlist. A [ __ ] bro. That's 2027 then. There's no way, right? I mean, like, dude, this is so cool. Like, I mean, it's already got a [ __ ] million views. Oh my god. Like, I mean, this is dude, this was crazy, man. Like, absolutely [ __ ] crazy. Wow. the PS5 only. I don't think it's PS5 only. There is a trailer for it on Xbox. So, if it's on the Xbox channel, too, then I feel like that's probably not the case. I don't know. And uh there's the video. Dude, that was so good. Like, it's on Steam. Yeah, I thought so. I remember. Wasn't the first game only on like Epic Games or something like that? That was weird. And uh yeah, now we'll maybe have it on Steam, too. It's releasing this year. I hope so, man. This is awesome. This makes Mortal Shell feel one to like a demo for the sequel. It was a shorter game. It was an experimental game. And uh apparently the experiment seemed to have worked because now they're getting uh probably a lot more funding. Holy [ __ ] man. Planned release date says 2026. Yeah. Yeah, apparently. Right. Uh launches in 2026. Yeah, you can see that. Well, hopefully, right? I mean, I'm I'm very very uh into this game, right? I'm extremely extremely into this game. I think this is awesome. So, it was an Epic exclusive for one year, but now they're going straight to Steam this time. Yeah. I feel like if you do Epic exclusives, like it's like Lords of the Fallen 2 is doing that, right? I I I'm very much like I there's no advantage for the player for a game to have exclusivity. There's no advantage for the player. However, Epic Games is not like like I don't think it's that bad. I don't think it's awful at all, but like again I mean being on every platform is just simply more convenient for me as a player, right? That's it. Remember your first Dark Souls playthrough? Unfortunately, yes. And uh buying out DG announced buying out AGS exclusivity, so there's hope. Well, I mean it doesn't matter to me. Like I mean if a game is only on Epic Games, I'm still going to play it. But yeah, anyway, I mean what do I think about this? I mean this looks great. I mean like I play all of these games. I love action combat, Soulsike games. Like I I like any of the, you know, Metroid vania games, anything like that. I absolutely love it. I love playing this kind of stuff. I find it to be so enjoyable, so [ __ ] fun. And I think it's great, man. And I think this game looks awesome. It looks amazing.

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