Shell of a King Reviews

A Souls like open world mixed with Realm of the Mad god type of bullet hell. I really enjoy the concept. The boss fights are challenging but fun. I think the game in the state that it is right now, is a good game, but really needs more polishing in a lot of areas. Hit feedback feels really weak (getting hit as well as hitting enemies). The sound design is also lackluster and some assets seem to be placeholders, which I am guessing comes from the fact that the game is still in Early Access. Despite all that I do think this is a good game, with the potential of being a great one.

As a fan of the Realm of the Mad God combat system, this game really appeals to me. However, unlike Realm of the Mad God, it takes a completely different direction. It's not a roguelike, but rather more of a Metroidvania/Soulslike, and it really shines during the boss fights. That said, there are still a few things that bother me. Due to the lack of feedback, you often feel quite weak, your projectiles don't have a hit effect, the sound design feels incomplete, and some graphics are still missing. However, knowing that the game is still in Early Access, it's easy to overlook these issues, as they’ll very likely be fixed. I've had a lot of fun with the game so far, but I plan to start fresh once it's fully finished!